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