Marking at the throw-in
The lineup is the one moment when every player is paired off and standing still. Win your matchup here and the next ten seconds are yours.
The key points
- You are already beside your man. Hold him rather than swinging at the ball.
- The 1s cancel each other out, so the ball is won further back.
- Somebody should be facing the wrong way on purpose, to collect what breaks loose.
In the app this play is animated, and you can spin the pitch and read the rule behind it.
See it move
See this play animated on the pitch, and test yourself on the rules behind it.
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