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How can I dive for me to earn a free kick?

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You don't - that's called simulation and if the referee suspects you are diving, you may receive a yellow card as it is considered unsporting behaviour.

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Can I slide my back foot?

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Yes, but make sure to keep it in contact with the ground because if your foot comes up, then the other team gets the throw instead. Some people prefer to slide a foot because it encourages a running start, while others think it gives away where they will throw.

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How best can I do to throw-in a ball to my keeper in my own half?

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It is dangerous to throw in a ball to your goalie because he cannot pick it up, so it is never the safe option. Only do it if there is no one of the opposition nearby.

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Am I allowed to lift one foot while throwing in?

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No. Both feet must be in contact with the ground as the ball is released.

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Can I raise heels during a throw in?

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You can raise heels. As long as both feet are touching the ground and you are throwing the ball straight over your head, you shouldn't get called.

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Are you allowed to twist your body to one side as you release the ball?

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Yes -- but your hands have to come evenly over the head. Your arms must release the ball at the same time, not twisted or turned to the sides.

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Why do both feet need to be on the ground when throwing in the ball?

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The law clearly states this is a requirement. Law 15 says the thrower must "have part of each foot on the touchline or on the ground outside the touchline."

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If I don't let the ball leave my hands, can I be called for an illegal throw at any point?

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If the ball never leaves your hands, then you haven't throw it in yet. They can't call it until the ball has been thrown in.

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Must the ball be released before it has passed the forehead of the thrower?

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Technically, no, as the ball can be released anywhere, as long as it started behind and came over the head. However, you want to release the ball over your head so it goes far and doesn't bounce in front of you.

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Can I jump while doing a throw in?

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If you're the one receiving it, then, yes, you can jump to gain control of the ball.

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Can I stand on the touch line and throw?

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Yes, you can.

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Does the ball have to be off the ground for the throw in to count?

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Yes.

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Is a flick throw in soccer legal?

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If you meant to say a "flip" throw then yes, as long as at the moment the ball is delivered, all the criteria are met.

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Can I sit halfway on my heels and throw the ball behind my head?

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Yes, you can as long as your feet don't come off the ground completely.

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Can I throw the ball at an opponent as they're moving away and then play the ball myself as it has touched another player?

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As long as it is not a hard throw, you can. This sometimes offsets the opposition so go for it.

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Can the ball be thrown by folding the knee?

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Do you mean bending the knee? If so, then yes. The throw cannot be taken from a fully kneeling position, however.

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What is an illegal way to lift the ball of the ground in speedball?

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If the ball is a pass from your teammate you can't lift it but if it's from an opponent or from your teammate but not a pass you can lift it.

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How do I roll and throw a soccer ball when I'm goalie?

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Take the ball in your preferred hand. Take your hand at the back at some and apply force.

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Can I take a throw from on my toes?

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Yes, but it's harder to balance that way while making sure neither of your feet leave the ground. Best form is throw two hands overhead with one foot forward. The foot in back should be closer to the direction you're throwing.

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How close to the line do I need to be when throwing it in?

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You need to be as close to the line as possible so you can get the ball to the person you are trying to pass to safely.

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What is the minimum distance that the ball needs to travel?

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There's no minimum distance. It could be as short as 5 inches! You just need to make sure that the opponent does not get the ball.

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Should I spin the ball forward?

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No, you shouldn't.

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Where must a throw in be taken from?

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Based on where the play was sent out of play in that position. It is mostly done on the sideline on either end of the pitch.

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Can part of your front foot be on the pitch as you throw, as long as the other part is touching the line?

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Yes. A throw-in can be taken with the feet on the line. Law 15 states that, "At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must: stand facing the field of play have part of each foot on the touchline or on the ground outside the touchline".

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What happens if a player oversteps the touchline while throwing the ball in?

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Usually, the referee calls it and the other team gets to do the throw in because your foot was over the line.

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Can the receiver of the throw head the ball?

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Yes, but it's wise to throw the ball at the receiver's feet.

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If a thrower has the ball go backwards and land out of bounds, is that a bad throw or a redo?

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Law 15 states that, "If the ball touches the ground before entering, the throw-in is retaken by the same team from the same position."

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