Set Pieces - Throw In

Fake Out
A simple little Throw-In play primarily for the little guys and girls! Its simple, easy and usually pretty effective, since the little guys don't pay enough attention anyway. You will primarily want to use this in the attacking third of the field. You need two players, one to throw it in long and a speedy one to receive the ball. And you might get a laugh if you sing it to the tune of Freak Out.

Offense: A gets in position to make the throw. B shouts loudly that he will take the throw and begins to jog toward A to take the ball. A has to play along and lower the ball in a non-threatning position (or even start to put it down) to get the defense to go flat-footed for an instant. About 3 to 5 yards from A, B rolls and sprints goalward. A has to make a long and accurate ball into the space in front of the sprinting B. Be sure there is a forward or midfielder far-post to look for the rebound.

Defense: Just pay attention. Always follow your mark! If playing more of a zone, be sure the defender B is approaching is paying attention to him.