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Skill
Skill
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A throw-in that reaches the penalty area, effectively becoming a set piece. Rory Delap made it famous at Stoke - his throws were like crosses, and teams would defend them like corners. Not many players can do it properly, but those who can turn every throw near the corner flag into a scoring opportunity. It requires technique and strength.
Rory Delap's long throws terrorized the Premier League for years. Stoke would win a throw in the final third, Delap would wind up, and suddenly it was a corner kick equivalent. Teams genuinely feared it.
Robbie
Jan 14, 2026
Running toward the far post from a cross, arriving late into the danger area. The cross travels across the face of goal, past the near post runners and the goalkeeper, and finds someone arriving at the back. Defenders struggle to track back post runners because their eyes are on the ball. It requires timing and pace to arrive at the right moment.
Ronaldo's back post headers at Manchester United and Real Madrid were lethal. He'd hang off the back, time his run perfectly, and attack the ball as it flew across the six-yard box. Pure movement and anticipation.
Robbie
Jan 12, 2026