Summary
The long throw-in technique is becoming more popular in English football, with many Premier League teams using it as an offensive strategy. Coaches and players are increasingly viewing throw-ins as an important part of the game that can lead to scoring opportunities.
Key Facts
- The long throw-in is being used by 11 out of 20 Premier League teams on the opening weekend of the new season.
- Thomas Tuchel, manager of the England national team, advocates for using the long throw-in at the World Cup.
- Rory Delap made the long throw-in famous at Stoke City between 2008 and 2012.
- Liverpool improved their throw-in possession stats significantly with the help of a throw-in coach, Thomas Gronnemark, from 45.4% to 68.4%.
- Gronnemark also works with Brentford, which scored five goals from throw-ins last season.
- The number of long throws leading to goals rose from 0.03% in 2020-21 to 0.38% in 2024-25.
- Tottenham is now increasing their use of long throw-ins under manager Thomas Frank.
- Anthony Barry, an assistant coach for England, studied throw-ins and found that lateral or backward throws could lead to higher success rates.
