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by **Steve Mo** » Sun, 11 Dec 1994 07:16:46

As we all know, some lower leagues are experimenting with kick-ins from
the touch line, presumably an attempt to increase scoring by changing the
way a ball is brought in.

But there may be a better way of achieveing that goal, and I'm watching
it today in the American college tournament. Each touch line is manned
by about 3 ball boys, each of whom are carrying a replacement ball. As
soon as the ball comes out of bounds, the ball boy gives a player a new
ball, and he promptly tosses that in.

This 1) keeps the ball in play a greater proportion of the game, and 2)
counteracts the defensive technique of knocking the ball far out of
bounds, buying time for the defense to get set up while the attacking
team waits for the game ball. There should be an increase in scoring
opportunities with this system, and with a minimal change in how the game
is played!

So, what are your thoughts, experts??

Steve Mond
UC Davis School of Law

by **Christopher S. All** » Tue, 13 Dec 1994 06:18:23

Quote:

>....Each touch line is manned
>by about 3 ball boys, each of whom are carrying a replacement ball. As
>soon as the ball comes out of bounds, the ball boy gives a player a new
>ball, and he promptly tosses that in.
>This 1) keeps the ball in play a greater proportion of the game, and 2)
>counteracts the defensive technique of knocking the ball far out of
>bounds, buying time for the defense to get set up while the attacking
>team waits for the game ball. There should be an increase in scoring
>opportunities with this system, and with a minimal change in how the game
>is played!

Steve,

If you have watched any of the Mexican league matches on Univision on Sunday
afternoons, they have had ball boys on the touch line for a couple of years
now. I think it is an idea that is spreading and improves the game without
changing the rules.

Cheers, Chris

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by **RW. Moon** » Thu, 15 Dec 1994 19:22:45

: But there may be a better way of achieveing that goal, and I'm watching
: it today in the American college tournament. Each touch line is manned
: by about 3 ball boys, each of whom are carrying a replacement ball. As
: soon as the ball comes out of bounds, the ball boy gives a player a new
: ball, and he promptly tosses that in.

: So, what are your thoughts, experts??

This is fine if you are playing important games and have plenty of ball
boys available, but what about your Sunday afternoon matches?
Surely, it should be the same rules for everyone, nomatter the standard.

Bob the sad goalie

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by **Christopher S. All** » Sat, 17 Dec 1994 03:19:09

Quote:

>This is fine if you are playing important games and have plenty of ball
>boys available, but what about your Sunday afternoon matches?
>Surely, it should be the same rules for everyone, nomatter the standard.

What's the problem here?

Certainly there must be more than 10 people watching these matches right?
Just get 8 of them to fetch the balls.

Cheers, Chris

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Throw-ins, kick-ins, and extra balls

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Throw-ins, kick-ins, and extra balls

Throw-ins, kick-ins, and extra balls

Throw-ins, kick-ins, and extra balls