Dusan Svento (F.C. Red Bull Salzburg ) doing a throw-inRory Delap making a long throw-in
A throw-in in football (soccer) is when the ball has come off the opposite team, the other team picks that ball up and throws it in and the game continues.[1]
Rules
The throw-in is made at the place, where the ball left the field.
The throw in is delivered by the team who has not touched the ball before he left the field.
The thrower must look to the field of play.
He must stand with both feet on the ground on or outside the touch line .
He must use both hands to throw the ball from behind and over their head.
You can not score a goal directly after a throw in.
The opposite players must stand at least 2 meters away.
During the throw-in the offside rule is not used.[3]
Other facts
The best way to do a throw in is to throw the ball in an angle of about 30 degrees. Then you can reach the maximum distance.[4]
Rory Delap, a midfielder for Stoke City is known for his long-throw ins which led to many goals for Stoke City.