Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon
Summary
The article discusses how throw-ins, particularly long throw-ins made famous by Rory Delap, can be a more useful tactic in football games. It suggests that teams could gain an advantage by training players to use throw-ins strategically, similar to corners.Key Facts
- Rory Delap, a former Stoke City player, was known for his long throw-ins.
- Between 2008 and 2012, Stoke City scored 25 goals from Delap's throw-ins.
- Long throw-ins are not bound by offside rules, unlike many other plays in football.
- Delap's throwing ability was partly due to his background in javelin throwing.
- There hasn't been much change in throw-in tactics since the 19th century.
- Set-piece coaches in football could create more innovative throw-in strategies.
- Throw-ins are seen as less sophisticated than corners, but both serve similar purposes in attacking plays.
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