Tag: check-in

  • Spring Forward and Prosper

    Besides an easy way to remember which way to move the clocks for daylight savings in March, \’spring forward\’ into open space to receive a pass is a great way to get more touches on the ball.

  • Improving Throw-ins: Putting it All Together (part 4 of 4)

    A successful throw-in strategy and philosophy relies on movement along with checking-in, thrower awareness, and accurate throws. On most throw-ins, the thrower should have a minimum of three teammates open to receive the throw.

  • Improving Throw-ins: Hit the Feet (part 3 of 4)

    Oftentimes, little thought is given to making sure that the throw-in is thrown in accurately. It is important that the ball is thrown at the player\’s feet in order to give that player the best chance to control the ball and to give that same player other options than just passing the ball back to…

  • Improving Throw-ins: 180 Choices (part 2 of 4)

    A strategy many teams employ on a throw-in is to simply throw the ball down the wing. However, this usually represents only a small fraction of the possible choices. Players should be conditioned to throw the ball not just down the wing but also to the middle of the field and back to a defender.

  • Improving Throw-ins: Check-In (part 1 of 4)

    This is the first in a series of posts about throw-ins. The importance of the \’check-in\’ is shared first. There are many advantages for a player to check-in including greater ball retention and possession by the player and team.