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Kids and throw-ins
I work a youth soccer league (US) with all the age groups, but for the purposes of this discussion I'm talking about U8.
The way I've been calling throw-ins is that if the form is right, it's a good throw, even if a foot comes up in the end. Most teams/coaches like this approach, but some do get upset that I don't call every foul throw that happens by the letter of the law. Is there any official guidance on how I should be judging these? Or general wisdom? I would like to be consistent with the way the younger age groups are typically officiated, so the kids will know what to expect.
u/mckkaleb — 5 days ago