Tag: throw-in

  • Referees Are Teachers Too

    When referees are involved in games whose players, coaches, and fans are new to the sport, they should also assume the role of teacher and educator for everyone.

  • 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.

  • Referee the Way You Would Want Your Game Refereed

    One of my biggest referee pet peeves is when a referee or assistant referee does not give 100% effort. Since the players and coaches are, the referees should too. If referees can\’t or don\’t want to, they should not be a referee.

  • 2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Throw-Ins

    There is always one kid on the team that for whatever reason is able to achieve much greater distance on her throws than the rest of the players. Coaches should […]