Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 7th Throw-in and shoot (Start Time: 2025-10-20 17:25:00)
Description
Warm-Up Passing Drill – Pairs pass the ball with two touches (control + pass).
Distance Throw-In (“Funny Throw-In”) – Throw the ball correctly from the sideline; step back after each successful throw to increase difficulty.
Throw-In and Run – Throw to a teammate and run into space; receive back or go for goal.
Small Field 4v2 Drill – Three teams: 4 attackers vs 2 defenders; thrower looks for the free player.
Drill 1 – Pressure on Receiver – Groups of 4; thrower pressures receiver; only correct throws allowed.
Drill 2 – Opposite Side Movement – Thrower moves left/right, receiver moves to opposite side to keep possession.
Drill 3 – Throw Over Defender – Throw over defender; attacker runs down the line to score while defender chases.
Modified Game – Throw-In Scrimmage – 5v5, FIFA rules; all fouls and out-of-bounds replaced by throw-ins.
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5 mins
Activity Description: Balls and cones
Drill 1 – Groups of 4
The player taking the throw-in applies pressure on the receiver, who moves out to one side or the other.
The thrower must make a good throw-in; a poor throw is not allowed.
Drill 2
After making the throw-in, the thrower runs to the left or right, and the receiver moves to the opposite side to avoid the defender trying to take the ball.
Drill 3
The thrower throws the ball over the defender (cone 1), and the attacker at cone 2 runs down the line, receives the ball, and goes to score a goal.
The defender, when the ball passes over them, chases the attacker to try to prevent the goal.
Activity Objectives and Rules: Throw-in
1. When it is awarded
A throw-in is awarded when the entire ball has completely crossed the touchline, either on the ground or in the air.
The throw-in is taken by the team opposite to the last player who touched the ball.
2. Player position ????
The player taking the throw-in must:
✅ Face the field of play.
✅ Have both feet on or behind the touchline (they may touch the line, but must not be completely inside the field).
✅ Keep both feet on the ground when releasing the ball.
3. Correct execution ????
The ball must be thrown from behind and over the head, using both hands.
The throw must be taken from the point where the ball crossed the touchline.
The ball is in play when it touches the field of play (not while still in the air over the line).
4. Fouls / Infringements ????
If the player:
Lifts a foot,
Throws incorrectly (from the side of the head or with one hand),
Takes the throw from the wrong position, or
Steps onto the field before releasing the ball,
???? The throw-in is awarded to the opposing team.
5. Other important rules ⏱️
A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in (either for or against).
The player taking the throw cannot touch the ball again until another player has touched it.
Opponents must be at least 2 meters away from the point of the throw.
Progression:
.- Depending on the players’ level, I teach them the best way to throw the ball the farthest.
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10 mins
Activity Description: Three Teams Throw-In Drill – 4v2: Balls , small goals and cones
Three teams of two players are formed.
One team defends (white), and the other two teams attack a goal (purple and red).
The drill is played 4v2.
Every time the ball goes out, a throw-in is taken (no corners).
During the 4v2 situation, if the team not throwing the ball is on the field, there are 3v2, so there is a free player.
The thrower must look for this free player (the main target of the drill).
If the defenders recover the ball, the attacking team that lost possession switches to defense at the furthest goal.
Activity Objectives and Rules: Throw-in
1. Find the free player
Progression:
.- Depending on the players’ level, make the field bigger.
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5 mins
Activity Description:Modified Game – Throw-In Scrimmage.You will need pinnies (bibs), balls, and two goals.
The game is played 5v5 with FIFA rules, with one modification:
All fouls and throw-ins are replaced by throw-ins taken by the team that is awarded the ball.
Activity Objectives and Rules: Throw-in
1. Find the free player
2.- Nice Techique
Progression:
.- Depending on the players’ level, make the field narrow , so you have more throw-in
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10 mins
Activity Description: Balls ( 1 per player), cones and a goal
Before starting the explanation, the players should be in pairs passing the ball (control and passing).First, explain to the players the principles of the throw-in (technique), then the rules, and finally the common mistakes they might make
Drill A: 1.-Warm-up: Passing the ball between players (two touches: control and pass)
2.- Pass the ball without letting it fall to the ground. To make it progressively more challenging, each time the players succeed, they take a step back. Continue like this to see how far they can go while passing the ball without dropping it
Drill B:Throw-In and Run1.- I throw the ball to my teammate, who controls it and runs to score a goal (then we switch roles).
When I do this exercise, it helps me in a game: when I’m in doubt, I go down the line. This way, I can advance through attacking lines, and if I make a mistake, I can correct it. If I go backwards and make a mistake, it’s much harder to fix it by myself2.- I throw the ball to my teammate, then run to get past him from behind (overlap). He sees me, passes the ball to me, and I go to score a goal (then we switch roles).
Drill C: Funny Throw-In – Let’s see who can throw the farthest (world record)!
The ball is thrown correctly from the sideline, and we’ll see who can make it go the farthest.
Activity Objectives and Rules: Thrown-in
1. When it is awarded
A throw-in is awarded when the entire ball has completely crossed the touchline, either on the ground or in the air.
The throw-in is taken by the team opposite to the last player who touched the ball.
2. Player position ????
The player taking the throw-in must:
✅ Face the field of play.
✅ Have both feet on or behind the touchline (they may touch the line, but must not be completely inside the field).
✅ Keep both feet on the ground when releasing the ball.
3. Correct execution ????
The ball must be thrown from behind and over the head, using both hands.
The throw must be taken from the point where the ball crossed the touchline.
The ball is in play when it touches the field of play (not while still in the air over the line).
4. Fouls / Infringements ????
If the player:
Lifts a foot,
Throws incorrectly (from the side of the head or with one hand),
Takes the throw from the wrong position, or
Steps onto the field before releasing the ball,
???? The throw-in is awarded to the opposing team.
5. Other important rules ⏱️
A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in (either for or against).
The player taking the throw cannot touch the ball again until another player has touched it.
Opponents must be at least 2 meters away from the point of the throw.
Progression:
.- Depending on the players’ level, I teach them the best way to throw the ball the farthest.