Throw-in

A throw-in in football (soccer) is when the ball has come off the opposite team, the other team picks that ball up and throws it in and the game continues.^[1]

Dusan Svento (F.C. Red Bull Salzburg ) doing a throw-in

Rory Delap making a long throw-in

Rules[2]

• The throw-in is made at the place, where the ball left the field.
• The throw in is delivered by the team who has not touched the ball before he left the field.
• The thrower must look to the field of play.
• He must stand with both feet on the ground on or outside the touch line .
• He must use both hands to throw the ball from behind and over their head.
• You can not score a goal directly after a throw in.
• The opposite players must stand at least 2 meters away.
• During the throw-in the offside rule is not used.^[3]

Other facts

• The best way to do a throw in is to throw the ball in an angle of about 30 degrees. Then you can reach the maximum distance.^[4]
• Rory Delap, a midfielder for Stoke City is known for his long-throw ins which led to many goals for Stoke City.
• Also Christian Schwegler of FC Red Bull Salzburg is known for his throw ins.