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 RAPID RESTART GIVE YOUTH PLAYERS THE CONFIDENCE TO MAKE QUICK THROWS

When you think of using throw-ins as a tactical device, it is often the projectile missiles into the penalty area that spring to mind.

But sometimes just getting the ball back into play rapidly can catch defences off guard and help you create chances.

This week, we tell you how you can use the quick throw to your advantage - and give you some tips on how to ensure all of your grassroots youth players are able to do so confidently.

Part of the effectiveness of the quick throw relies on team-mates taking up good positions. With that in mind, we have a session in this issue which will help improve your players' movement and their ability to find space, so that they are in the right place to receive the ball. We also have a practice which focuses on lofted passes.

Note the use of the word 'lofted' - it doesn't just mean a long or hopeful ball, just a carefully aimed pass with flight which can exploit space in behind a defence, or be used to switch play. Our Q&A this week is with Katie Smith, who has high school, community college and senior coaching roles.

Katie tells our editor-in-chief Steph Fairbairn about how her general philosophy remains the same in spite of the varied coaching environments.

To hear the full interview, click the link on page 10 or subscribe to our podcast via your usual provider. Finally, we have an article on the questions to consider before putting youth players up an age group.