1. The Throw-in (15) U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program
Online Training Script:
Welcome to U.S. Soccer’s online training for the Grade 9 Referee Course.
Training for this course is specific to preparing officials for the small sided and recreational youth game.
This presentation focuses on Law 15 – The Throw-in.
U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program
Grade 9 Referee Course
Small Sided and Recreational Youth Training

2. When is a throw-in awarded?
Online Training Script:
A throw-in is a method of restarting play and is awarded when the ball crosses the touch line.
The throw-in is taken by the opposing team of the player who last touched the ball before if crossed the touch line.
A goal cannot be directly scored from a throw-in and an attacking player cannot be offside if he or she receives the ball directly from the throw-in.
Classroom Instructor Talking Points:
When the whole ball crosses the whole touch line (in the air or on the ground)

3. Who takes the throw-in? Online Training Script:
A throw-in is a method of restarting play and is awarded when the ball crosses the touch line.
The throw-in is taken by the opposing team of the player who last touched the ball before if crossed the touch line.
A goal cannot be directly scored from a throw-in and an attacking player cannot be offside if he or she receives the ball directly from the throw-in.
Classroom Instructor Talking Points:
Throw-in is awarded to the team that “did not” last touch the ball.

4. Ball leaves field of play here
Where is a throw-in taken?
1 yard
Touch Line
Online Training Script:
A throw-in is a method of restarting play and is awarded when the ball crosses the touch line.
The throw-in is taken by the opposing team of the player who last touched the ball before if crossed the touch line.
A goal cannot be directly scored from a throw-in and an attacking player cannot be offside if he or she receives the ball directly from the throw-in.
Classroom Instructor Talking Points:
Throw-in is awarded to the team that “did not” last touch the ball.
Ball leaves field of play here

5. Procedure Face the field Both feet touching the ground Use both hands
Behind and over the head
Feet on or behind line
Online Training Script:
The throw-in should be taken from where the ball crossed the touch line.
For a proper throw-in, the thrower must face the field and have part of both feet on the ground, either on the touch line or on the area off the field of play.
The thrower is also required to use both hands and deliver the ball from behind and over his or her head.
If these requirements are not met, the throw-in is awarded to the opposing team.
Classroom Instructor Talking Points:
These are the only elements required. We don’t care if the ball spins. Our goal is to get the ball back into play.
Animation will show circle around feet. Explain that the player’s feet must be behind or on the line. If asked “Why they can be on the field?” with their feet on the line, your answer should be, “Because the Laws make that specific exception … can’t give you any other reason.”
Because it’s on the Grade 9 test, we are including the provision that a goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in.

6. Those unusual throws
Provided all requirements of Law are met, the following throw-ins are permitted
Non-traditional deliveries (i.e. flip throw)
Player who lacks the use of one or both hands may perform a legal throw-in
Throw ball at any player to play ball again if not careless, reckless, or with excessive force
Online Training Script:
At the competitive youth level, not all throw-ins will be performed in a traditional manner.
For example, the flip throw, may be used by more advanced players.
Non-traditional deliveries are not by themselves infringements, provided they are performed in a manner that meets the requirements of Law 15.
A player who lacks the use of one or both hands may perform a legal throw-in provided the ball is delivered over the head and all other requirements of Law 15 are met.
A player can also intentionally throw-in the ball at another player, opponent or teammate, in order to play the ball again so long as he or she does not throw the ball carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force.
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7. Other information Members of the opposing team:
may not unfairly distract or interfere with a throw in
must retire at least 2 yards
Throw-in is in play when:
Ball enters the field and
Ball leaves the thrower’s hands
Cannot score directly from a throw-in
Direct throw to opponent’s goal – goal kick
Direct throw to own goal – corner kick
Online Training Script:
At the competitive youth level, not all throw-ins will be performed in a traditional manner.
For example, the flip throw, may be used by more advanced players.
Non-traditional deliveries are not by themselves infringements, provided they are performed in a manner that meets the requirements of Law 15.
A player who lacks the use of one or both hands may perform a legal throw-in provided the ball is delivered over the head and all other requirements of Law 15 are met.
A player can also intentionally throw-in the ball at another player, opponent or teammate, in order to play the ball again so long as he or she does not throw the ball carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force.
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8. Infringements Double touch by thrower
IFK to opponent
Defender distracts/fails to retire 2 yards
Caution
Ball does not enter the field
Re-take the throw-in if it was otherwise legal
Throw in for opponent if not a legal throw
Any other infringement
Throw in for opposing team
Online Training Script:
If, after the ball is in play, the thrower touches the ball again before it has touched another player, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.
If an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower, that player should be cautioned for unsporting behavior.
If an opponent does not respect the minimum 2 yard distance, that player should be cautioned for failure to respect the required distance.
If the thrower does not put the ball into play, the throw-in is retaken.
For any other infringement, the throw-in is taken by a player of the opposing team. (Examples – foot off ground, not over head)
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9. Review Question
A throw-in is awarded when the ball wholly crosses a ______?
Touch line
Goal line
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10. Review Question
At a minimum, how far away must all opponents be from the location of a throw-in?
There is no minimum distance required
1 yard
2 yards
10 yards
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11. Review Question
What is the correct restart if the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal without being touched by another player from a throw-in?
Corner kick
Goal kick
Throw-in
Kick-off
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12. Review Question Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in? Yes No
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13. Review Question
For a proper throw-in, is the thrower required to face the field and have part of both feet on the ground, either on the touch line or on the area off the field of play?
Yes No
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