Exercise 4. Marking During a Throw-in

ThemeMarking during a throw-in

Category: Skill training

Objectives:

  • Marking the throw-in player out of the game
  • Improving marking skills against wrong-facing players

Procedure

  • The red team scores at the goalkeeper, while the blue team scores by dribbling the line (3 goals)
  • All set (dead) ball situation starts with a throw-in
  • Normal play with offside

Variety

  • Playing without offside
  • Playing with offside line (e.g. 16m)

Organisation

  • Keeper + 6 players vs. 6 players
  • Half pitch size (55m x 60m)
 

Coaching Points

  • Mental adjustment –  communication
  • Organisation – Get ready
  • Marking the throw-in player
  • Controlling the throw-in player after the throw
  • Step 2: Marking of “wrong-facing” players

More excercises

1. Position

Testing and Practising Defending Positions

2. Footwork

Practicing Steps with a High-quality LFT Position

3. 1v1

Against Right Facing Attacker 20m From Goal

4. Marking

Marking During a Throw-in in your own half.

About the Author

Anders Giske

Anders Giske is a football (soccer) coach and founder of the blog: Giske Defending - The Ultimate Learning Centre to Football Defence Skills. He is a former professional footballer with many years’ experience playing in the Bundesliga and for the Norwegian national team. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn