Throw-ins only occur when the whole ball completely passes over one of the touchlines. The restart occurs at the point it exited the field of play.
If you want to try a running throw, stand a few feet behind the sideline so that you can run up to the line without completely crossing it. Some players like to keep their feet together, while others put one foot in front and drag their back foot forward as they throw.
For now, just work on arching as much as is comfortable. Work on getting proper form first, then throwing the ball further later. A light bend is enough to start learning with.
You will likely get called for an infraction if you start a throw from your forehead, or further forward. This can happen accidentally on quick throws.
Remember to keep your head up and facing straight after the ball is released so you don’t just throw the ball to the ground. Your release point depends on how far the throw needs to go. For big throws, let go as you pass over your head. For shorter passes, hold onto the ball until you cross your forehead or so. You cannot throw the ball with one hand like a keeper.
If you accidentally threw the ball to your opponent, (who by law must be at least 2 meters back from point of throw ), make up for it by running out to try to steal the ball back. If you deliberately do it make sure it is not in a violent or dangerous manner. You can play the ball off an unsuspecting opponent on a legal throw in. Always follow up your throw by getting back in the game and back in position.
You are facing the field of play Both of your feet must be on or behind the touch line. As long as part of each foot is on some part of the 5 inch touchline or behind it and touching the ground at the moment the ball is thrown, the foot position is legal. You use two hands The ball comes from behind and over your head. You cannot score directly off a throw-in.
If you communicate well, a throw to your teammates head, allowing them to flick it on, is a great way to get two quick passes in and scramble the defense. If there is a lot of traffic, and you’re worried about getting picked off, aim for the chest. Your teammate can use their body to control and shield the ball, and it is a much bigger target to hit. [3] X Research source
If you’re flexible and comfortable with a front handspring, try out a powerful flip throw. [4] X Research source
It is always best to hit a teammate on the run instead of standing still. Movement makes the defense react – standing still makes their lives easy.
Your strong leg should be forward which is the opposite of how it would be if you were throwing a baseball. In general, anything longer than 2-3 steps doesn’t add much more power to the throw.
Tell your teammates, if possible, to sprint down the line as you’re throwing. If you can pressure the defense quickly off the ball you have a better chance of forcing an error.
The chances of an error or, even worst, getting picked off, are compounded by the fact that the defense running after the ball is heading right towards your goal.
