The Throw-in (15)
U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 9 Referee CourseSmall Sided and Recreational Youth Training
When is a throw-in taken?o Jewelry is not allowedoRingsoNecklacesoEarrings
o No covering items with tapeo Medical identification items are allowedo Casts are allowed if safe for play
Who takes the throw-in?o Jewelry is not allowedoRingsoNecklacesoEarrings
o No covering items with tapeo Medical identification items are allowedo Casts are allowed if safe for play
Where is a throw-in taken?
1 yard
Touch Line
Ball leaves field of play
here
Procedureo Face the fieldo Both feet touching the groundo Use both handso Behind and over the head
Can’t score directly from
a throw-in
Review QuestionA throw-in is awarded when the ball wholly crosses a ______?
o Touch lineo Goal line
Review QuestionCan a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?
o Yeso No
Review QuestionFor 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?
o Yeso No