How do you use "Throw-in" in a sentence?

Quick throw-in. Long throw into the box. Foul throw—they've got to retake it.

Throw-in

Q: What does "Throw-in" mean?

Ball returned from touchline by throwing. When the ball crosses the touchline, the opposing team throws it back in. Both feet must stay on the ground, both hands must be used. Long throw specialists can turn throw-ins into goal threats.

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Meaning: Ball returned from touchline by throwing.

球出边线后用投掷方式将球掷回场内。

Balón devuelto al campo lanzándolo desde la banda.

タッチラインから投げ入れてボールを戻すこと。

터치라인에서 공을 던져 넣어 경기를 재개하는 것.

When the ball crosses the touchline, the opposing team throws it back in. Both feet must stay on the ground, both hands must be used. Long throw specialists can turn throw-ins into goal threats.

当球越过边线时，由对方球队掷界外球。双脚必须着地，必须用双手投掷。擅长长距离掷球的专家可以将界外球变成进球威胁。

Cuando el balón cruza la línea de banda, el equipo contrario lo lanza de vuelta. Ambos pies deben permanecer en el suelo y se deben usar ambas manos. Los especialistas en saques largos de banda pueden convertirlos en amenazas de gol.

ボールがタッチラインを越えた場合、相手チームがスローインで戻す。両足は地面につけたまま、両手を使わなければならない。ロングスロー専門の選手はスローインをゴールの脅威に変えることができる。

공이 터치라인을 넘으면 상대 팀이 공을 던져 넣는다. 양발은 반드시 땅에 붙이고, 양손을 모두 사용해야 한다. 롱스로 전문가는 스로인을 득점 기회로 만들 수 있다.

Examples

Quick throw-in.
快速掷界外球
saque de banda rápido
素早いスローイン
빠른 스로인.
Long throw into the box.
长距离掷球到禁区
saque de banda largo al área
ボックスへのロングスロー
페널티 박스로의 롱스로.
Foul throw—they've got to retake it.
违例掷球——必须重新来
saque de banda antirreglamentario, tienen que repetirlo
ファウルスロー——やり直しだ
파울 스로—다시 던져야 한다.

Pronunciation

/θrəʊ ɪn/

Usage Guide

Context: restart, touchline, set piece

Tone: factual

✓ Do Say

Throw-in
界外球
saque de banda
スローイン
스로인
Take the throw
掷界外球
lanzar el saque de banda
スローインする
스로인하다
Long throw
长距离掷球
saque de banda largo
ロングスロー
롱스로

Common Mistakes

Both feet on ground, both hands over head, ball behind head

Origin & History

Throw-ins have existed since football's earliest rules. Hands permitted only for this situation. Rules about technique (overhead, two hands, feet on ground) developed over time.

Etymology: Ball thrown back into play

First recorded: Football rules from inception

Cultural Context

Era: Fundamental football

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Rory Delap long throws

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

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