Defensive throw-in positioning

Training drill without opponents. The players of the defending blue team are arranged on the field according to their position in the 4-4-2 system, based on zonal defending at set pieces/throw-ins. Positions can be double-staffed. A thrower is placed on the left sideline, approximately at the edge of the penalty area. The four players of the back four (A-D) stand in a line at the edge of the goal area. In front of them, centrally positioned, are the two central midfielders F and G as well as the right wide midfielder H. The left wide midfielder E stands centrally at the edge of the penalty area. Together with the four defenders and the three midfielders positioned in front of them, the arrangement resembles a pyramid shape. The right forward J is in the back area, I is positioned further forward and slightly more centrally. Variation: The drill can also be executed with the players starting from their 4-4-2 positions and then moving into their throw-in positions. However, this should only be done as a second step, after the players have developed a feel for their respective throw-in positions. Player/Position legend: GK = Goalkeeper A = Left fullback B = Left centre back C = Right centre back D = Right fullback E = Left wide midfielder F = Left-centre midfielder G = Right-centre midfielder H = Right wide midfielder I = Left forward J = Right forwardn