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Question Number: 23031Law 15 - Throw In 3/29/2010RE: Under 15 Darren of Johannesburg, South Africa asks...Regarding a throw in. When throwing in, if you put a side spin on the ball because your one hand throws with more power than the other hand, is it a foul throw? Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh Hi Darren
Under Law 15 of the Laws of the Game that is not an incorrectly taken throw in. Law 15 says that the player holds the ball with both hands.
Many years ago the Law stated that the player had to use both hands and referees interpreted that spin on the ball was a result of not using both hands and therefore an incorrectly taken throw in. That is no longer the case yet the old interpretation remains particularly with older players, officials etc.
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View Referee Joe McHugh profileAnswer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham So long as two hands are on the ball, it is a fair throw even if there is spin on the ball for the reason you indicate.
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View Referee Dennis Wickham profileAnswer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham So long as two hands are on the ball, it is a fair throw even if there is spin on the ball for the reason you indicate.
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