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A throw in occurs in soccer when a team kicks the ball out of the sidelines. For example if the bleu team kicks it out the red team throws it in. If the red team kicks it out the bleu team throws it in.

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The purpose a throw in is to get the ball back in play. FIFA decided to "punish" the team who was unable to keep the ball out of bounds, so they awarded corner kicks and goal kicks for when the ball was kicked past the goal lines, and the awarded a throw in to the team who didn't kick the ball out of bounds since they didn't lose it in the first place.

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So what is a soccer throw in really? Well, if you ask me I would say that it is a method of restarting play in a soccer match. A team is awarded with a throw-in when an opposing player is the last one to touch the ball

before it leaves the field of play.

The whole ball must completely cross a side line (called a touch line), independent of whether the ball is on the ground or in the air. If you are playing soccer I would suggest that you and your team-mates practice soccer throw-ins because it can be a great weapon, especially if you can throw the ball 10-20 yards with power and accuracy.

So is it possible to take the throw in anywhere from the side line? Unfortunately the answer is No! You must take the throw-in from the point where the ball crossed the touch line. Opposing players must remain at least 2 yards from the thrower until the ball is in play.

When throwing the ball into play you must :

• Face the field of play
• Have both feet on the ground
• Be outside the field of play
• Use both of your hands to throw the ball
• Throw the ball from behind and over your head

As soon as the ball enters the field of play, on the ground or, more likely, in the air, it becomes 'in play'.

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I don't know how many times I have made the mistake of not throwing the ball from behind and over my head. This resulted in me practicing throw ins at trainings while my team mates were playing a match against each other, which wasn't fun at all, he he.

Keep in mind that if you do not perform a soccer throw in correctly the opposing team will be rewarded with a throw in instead. If you fail to deliver the ball in 6 seconds (This can vary depending on which league you are playing in) the opposing team will be rewarded with a throw in.

You cannot score a goal directly from a throw in. But you can throw the ball to a team mate who can shoot directly on volley if the ball is in the air. The important thing is that someone of your team mates must touch the ball before it finds its way into the mask of your opponent's goal.

You are not allowed to touch the ball a second time until the ball has been touched by your or the opposing team player. This is punishable by an indirect free kick to you opposing team from the point where the offence occurred.

Tip: Optimal release angel to attain a maximum distance for a soccer throw in is about 30 degrees.

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If you do a throw in, it is because the soccer ball has gone out side of the boundary lines. When you throw the ball in it should give your team an advantage if you do get the ball from the throw in. If the other team wins the thrown you may have to fight to get the ball back what will take some time. the hole over all point is to get the ball closer to the goal you are trying to score on.

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When the ball touches a player and then completely exits the pitch across the touch line, the opposing team performs a throw-in to put the ball back into play.

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When the ball crosses a sideline, a throw in occurs. Both feet must be on the ground, ball must be thrown with two hands, and the ball must be thrown over your head.

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Because you can score easiler

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