The Long Throw Coach Blog
Throw-In Training, Tips & Technique.
Practical advice on heavy ball training, technique and getting more distance on your throw-in.
Coaching 20 May 2026
4 min read
Best Corner Kick Routines in Grassroots Football
Corner kicks are a golden opportunity to unlock a stubborn defence. At grassroots level, well-drilled corner kick routines can turn […] Read article →
Coaching 20 May 2026
30 min read
Rory Delap’s Throw-In Technique: How He Did It and What You Can Learn
There’s a reason Rory Delap became one of the most feared players in Premier League history without being a prolific […] Read article →
Coaching 20 May 2026
4 min read
How to Fill a Football With Water (Step-by-Step Guide)
[bookly-customer-gift-cards]Ever wondered if you can fill a football with water for training? You can — and it’s one of the […] Read article →
Coaching 23 Apr 2026
4 min read
How to Fill a Soccer Ball With Water for Heavy Ball Training
Filling a soccer ball (a football, if you’re reading this in the UK) with water is the simplest way to […] Read article →
Throw-In Training 12 Mar 2026
11 min read
Why Your Throw-In Is Short (And How to Fix It)
If you’ve ever launched a throw-in and watched it fall well short of where you wanted it to go, you’re […] Read article →
Coaching 4 Mar 2026
8 min read
How to Add Distance and Accuracy to Your Soccer Throws
You want to master your soccer throw-ins, don’t you? As the long throw coach, I’ll show you how. I know […] Read article →
Heavy Ball 3 Feb 2026
4 min read
Can You Put Water in a Soccer Ball? Everything You Need to Know
Filling a soccer ball with water is the most effective way to create a heavy training ball that maintains the […] Read article →