Set Pieces
Attacking Throw In Routines
Keep the ball from a throw in
Set Pieces
Possession
Attacking
Attacking Throw In Routines is a 15-minute set pieces drill for 6-16 players, suitable for Under 9 to Adults at intermediate, advanced level. You need balls, cones, bibs. Below you will find the objective, the set-up, how to run it, coaching points, common mistakes, progressions, regressions and variations.
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Possession
Attacking
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Intermediate
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Minimal Equipment
Youth Friendly
Adult Suitable
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Team Tactics
Duration
15 min
Players
6-16
Pitch size
30 x 25 yards
Ability levels
Intermediate / Advanced
Pitch diagram
Attacking Throw In Routines — 4 gates — score by travelling through · 30 x 25 yards
Step 1 of 4Practise three routines: short and back, blind side run, and down the line.
- 1. Practise three routines: short and back, blind side run, and down the line.
- 2. Attackers must reach the target gate after keeping the throw.
- 3. Rotate throwers so everyone practises the technique.
- 4. Rotation: Rotate throwers so everyone practises the technique.
- Cones mark the area
- Cone gates to dribble / pass through
- Ball
- Dotted arrow = rotation between repetitions
- Solid arrow = pass, thick = shot, dashed = run / dribble
Objectives
- -Keep the ball from a throw in
- -Create movement to free a receiver
- -Take throws quickly to gain an advantage
Setup
- 1Touchline area marked with a defensive zone.
- 2Thrower plus three attackers and two defenders.
- 3Target gate to reach after retaining possession.
Coaching instructions
- 1Practise three routines: short and back, blind side run, and down the line.
- 2Attackers must reach the target gate after keeping the throw.
- 3Rotate throwers so everyone practises the technique.
Coaching points
- -Both feet on the ground, ball behind and over the head
- -Movement starts as the thrower picks the ball up
- -Create one near and one far option every time
- -Take it quickly when the defence is not set
Common mistakes
- -Static receivers with no movement
- -Throwing into a crowded area
- -Foul throws from lifting the front foot