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A throw-in is the way to restart play when the ball leaves the field by
completely crossing over a touch line. The team which did not
touch the ball last takes the throw-in. |
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A throw-in must be taken where the ball left the field (within a yard of
this spote). |
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A thrower stands off the field but a part of either or both feet can be
on the field if at least some part of each foot is on the touch line or
off the field |
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The ball is thrown over the head using both hands while the feet remain
on the ground.
The ball is in play as soon as it is released from the thrower's hands
and enters the field. |
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If the ball does not enter the field or hits the ground before entering
the field, the throw-in is retaken.
If the throw-in is not performed correctly, the ball is given to the
other team for a throw-in. |
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The main purpose of the throw-in is to get the ball back into play |
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A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in
If the ball goes directly into the thrower's own goal, play is restarted
with a corner kick
If the ball goes directly into the other team's goal, play is restarted
with a goal kick |
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The thrower cannot touch the ball again until it has been touched by
another player (indirect free kick for the other team) |
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An opponent who distracts the thrower or interferes with the thrower
must be cautioned and shown the yellow card for unsporting behavior
Examples of this might include an opponent jumping in front of the
thrower or waving their hands about to prevent the throw from going in a
particular direction |