Welcome to Long Throw Coach — the home of expert long throw-in training.

Founded by Frank Anderson, a throw-in specialist with over 20 years of coaching experience, Long Throw Coach helps footballers and coaches at all levels turn overlooked throw-ins into match-winning weapons. Frank invented the heavy ball and its training methods, helping players build strength, improve throw distance and accuracy, and unlock a powerful skill on the pitch. He has worked with players from grassroots clubs to professional teams, consistently delivering results.

Our Mission

To provide proven, practical throw-in training that players, coaches, and parents can trust — whether online or in-person at multiple coaching locations.

What We Offer

• Online Course: Step-by-step throw-in training for players, lifetime access, and exercises using the heavy ball to build strength, power, and accuracy. Train anywhere, at your own pace.
• Become a Long Throw Coach: Certification programme to add a specialist skill to your CV, run paid sessions, and help players improve their throw-in performance.
• Coaching Sessions: Hands-on training with certified long throw coaches, using the heavy ball to refine technique and gain a tactical edge. Sessions are available in multiple locations.

Who It’s For

• Football players looking to add a long throw to their game
• Coaches aiming to maximise set-piece success
• Parents supporting young players’ development

Why Train With Us

• Proven Results: Trusted by players and clubs across Scotland and beyond
• More Than Throw-Ins: Heavy ball training develops full-body strength that carries across the pitch
• Expert Coaching: Learn from Frank Anderson, the inventor of the heavy ball, with decades of experience

Join Long Throw Coach today and unlock a powerful, match-winning skill — whether through our online course, certification programme, or in-person coaching at locations near you.