Thomas Gronnemark

Creator of The Throw-In Method | Football Throw-In Coach | Keynote Speaker | Part of 18 Titles & 6 Promotions

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

Your team probably takes 40–50 throw-ins every match.

Most clubs still underestimate them.

That might be costing you points.

After working with clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Ajax, Brentford, Dortmund and FC Midtjylland, one thing has become very clear to me:

Throw-ins are still one of the biggest untapped advantages in football.

As a freelance throw-in coach, I’ve now been part of 18 titles and 5 promotions in international football — including 3 titles and 2 promotions this season, plus a Champions League final with Arsenal on Saturday.

I work with a “Long, Fast and Clever Throw-in Philosophy”, always tailored to the team and coaching staff.

Depending on the team, clubs I’ve coached have typically focused on:

A. Long throw-ins (Brentford, FC Midtjylland)

B. Fast and clever throw-ins (Liverpool, Ajax, Dortmund)

C. A complete throw-in strategy combining long, fast and clever throw-ins (Arsenal)

The process is simple:

1. We discuss your playing style, formation, and current throw-in approach.

2. I analyse your throw-ins to identify strengths and weaknesses.

3. I visit your club for 2–3 days of tailored throw-in coaching with players and staff.

The goal is not only to improve the team immediately, but also to educate coaches so the work continues long after I leave.

Most clubs already have a set-piece coach — but very few have specialist throw-in knowledge.

If you want to improve your throw-ins before next season, feel free to reach out.

#premierleague #bundesliga #laliga #throwincoach #thomasgronnemark

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

Big congratulations to my team Sabah FC on qualifying for the Champions League League Phase! ⚽️👏

Sabah FC is only 9 years old as a club, so reaching the League Phase is a fantastic achievement.

As a throw-in coach, I’m very happy and proud to be part of this journey.

I have the privilege of working with a fantastic and open-minded coaching staff who see throw-ins as an important part of the game — not just something that happens when the ball goes out of play.

And the players are just as open-minded.

They are willing to work on every little detail that can help the team perform better. That makes my job both easier and a lot more enjoyable.

I have signed a 3-year contract with Sabah FC and also worked with the team last season. They are one of my teams again this season.

Until now, I’ve been part of 18 titles in international football, 6 promotions and many teams punching above their weight.

And that’s one of the things I love most about my job:

Helping teams find those small details that can make a big difference. 💪

Congratulations to everyone at Sabah FC! ❤️⚽️

And if you’re curious about what I can do for your team with a few throw-in coaching visits during the season, feel free to send me a message.

Long, Fast & Clever. 👀

#sabahfc #championsleague #sabahfk #throwincoach #thomasgronnemark

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

@pwitcomb You are totally right with Liverpool… they are always welcome to Call again 📞

It was a great evening in Horsens Freja… fantastic club 🙏☀️⚽️

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I have already got 8 throw-in coaching visits booked for the 2026/27 season.
Many clubs want to learn more about my “Long, Fast and Clever throw-in philosophy”… and I’m happy to help them.

My throw-in coaching is tailored to the formation and playing style, and a normal visit takes 2 training days.
Typically 30-45 minutes pr. session, so you can also do other things while I’m there.

Some teams want to work with the long, fast and clever throw-in…

and other teams focus only on the fast and clever throw-in.

It’s up to you what I should focus on in the training.

Most of my teams win titles, promotes or punch above their weight.

The reason of my teams success is that if you improve the 40-50 throw-ins pr. match - most teams are medium, bad or really bad at throw-ins - then your general performance will highest likely also improve.

Do you want to know more about how I can help you improve your teams throw-ins - then you are welcome to send me a message.

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Det er folk med lavt selvværd der skriver sådan noget.
Prøver at trykke andre ned, så de selv kan få det bedre.

Det vilde er, at ved i stedet for at hjælpe andre, eller skabe noget fedt i deres eget liv, så vil det følelse af lykke blive meget større og komme fra et meget bedre sted.

Så I skal bare blive ved med at give den gas - dig og din kone - I er en kæmpe inspiration 🙌☀️🙏

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Det er godt at reglerne er der, men i denne situation bliver de ikke fulgt/dømt.

Brøndby får en “dobbelt-straf” her:
1. De kan ikke kaste hurtigt
2. Dommeren starter nedtællingen (for) hurtigt, da Brøndby nu skal hente en ny bold.

I fremtiden skal sådan noget give gult kort. Hver gang.

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Jeg er vild med den nye indkast-regel. Hurtige indkast har altid været en del af min strategi som indkasttræner… men

Der skal kigges på reglerne for hvad der sker, når bolden er røget ud til indkast.

I kampen AGF - Brøndby - jeg har intet for eller imod nogle af holdene - ryger bolden ud til Brøndby.

Efter indkastet er fløjtet sparker Frederik Tingager bolden ind på banen igen.

Det fratager Brøndby muligheden for at tage et hurtigt indkast, og AGF kan organisere sig.

Brøndby skal hente bolden.

Få sekunder efter hæver dommeren armen, og starter sin 5-sekunders nedtælling.

Det betyder et lav-kvalitets duel indkast fra Brøndby, og AGF får bolden.

I håndbold får man en 2-minutters udvisning, hvis man som angribende spiller ikke ligger bolden, hvis modstanderen får et frikast. Den regel er lavet så modstanderen ikke kan stoppe alle dine kontraangreb.

I fodbold burde det give et gult kort for at skyde bolden væk.. også selv om det er et lille tjat.

For hvis vi vil have hurtigere indkast - og et bedre spil - så skal reglerne også følge med udviklingen ⚽️

#agf #brøndby #superliga #indkast #indkasttræner

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@Algoingplaces Yes - verdens bedste job ☀️

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@AGroenne @klcrdm Foretrækker at give et gult kort.

1 minut er alt for billigt sluppet for at stoppe et kontraangreb/hurtigt indkast

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@TG___PG Enig

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

Nej… sådan er reglen ikke.
Hvis man - bevidst tager lang tid om at hente bolden/tage den op - så ryger det ind i dommerens skøn om hvor lang tid holdet bruger på sit indkast.

Jeg har ikke læst nogen steder at det er fra at spilleren tager bolden op…

Kun at det er et dommer skøn med det samlede tidsforbrug.

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@mark_boje99768 Det er ikke 5 sekunder fra når spilleren har bolden i hænderne.

Det er en 5-sekunders nedtælling, når dommeren skønner at indkastet har taget for lang tid

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@KennetFischer Enig

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

Jeg kan sagtens se din pointe…
Men jeg tror aldrig - i hvert ikke imens jeg lever - at der kommer en tredje form for straf i fodbold.

Det letteste - i forhold til en hurtig implementering - er bare at give gule kort for det.

Ellers så begynder holdene at udnytte 5-sekunders reglen strategisk… altså mod dens intention

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Tænker at et gult kort er en fin straf for sådan en forseelse.

I starten vil det virke som en hård straf fordi man i fodbold er vant til at kunne hustle lidt, og bøje reglerne til ens egen fordel.

Med tiden vil et gult kort blive helt normalt, og at tjatte bolden væk vil blive betragtet som en meget dum ting at gøre.

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@nalolise 🙏⚽️☀️

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

Mit eneste mål med opslaget er at få skærpet opmærksomheden på at hvis en spiller sparker bolden væk - når det ikke er det pågældende hold der har indkastet - så skal der være en straf (gult kort) og ikke bare en påtale.
I denne situation bliver Brøndby dobbeltstraffet.
1. De kan ikke kaste hurtigt
2. De får en (for) hurtig nedtælling fra dommeren

Det kunne også have været AGF der stod i samme situation.

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

Tak Jan.
Ja - lad os få de ting væk fra fodbolden der ødelægger kvaliteten af spillet.

Det er forholdsvis let at gennemføre. Sparker du bolden væk = et gult kort. Også selv om det er et lille tjat - for det har også konsekvenser for flowet og for modstanderens muligheder for at sætte spillet hurtigt i gang.

Dommeren kan sagtens skønne det under kampen.

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@Juzie_ Thanks a lot mate 👍⚽️

[Thomas Gronnemark @ThomasThrowin]

I love the new throw-in rule. Quick throw-ins have always been a key part of my philosophy as a throw-in coach… but there’s one important issue that still needs to be addressed.

During the Danish Superliga match between AGF and Brøndby—I have no preference for either team—the ball goes out for a Brøndby throw-in.

After the referee awards the throw-in, AGF defender Frederik Tingager kicks the ball back onto the pitch.

That removes Brøndby’s opportunity to take a quick throw-in and gives AGF valuable time to get organised.

Brøndby then has to retrieve the ball.

A few seconds later, the referee raises his arm and starts the new 5-second countdown.

The result? A low-quality contested throw-in from Brøndby, and AGF win possession.

In handball, a player receives a two-minute suspension if they deliberately prevent the opposition from restarting play quickly after a free throw. The rule exists to stop teams from killing counterattacks.

In football, deliberately kicking the ball away after it has gone out for a throw-in—even with the slightest touch—should be a yellow card.

If we want faster throw-ins and a better flow to the game, the Laws of the Game need to support that ambition too. ⚽️

#AGF #Brøndby #DanishSuperliga #ThrowIns #ThrowInCoach