An Interview With Thomas Grønnemark: Throw-In Technique Before Tactics

Today, we being you a fresh, in-depth TFA interview courtesy of specialist throw-in coach to the stars, Thomas Grønnemark.

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Today’s TFA Posts ⚽

Today, our set-piece expert Karim El-shesheiny interviews world football’s most renowned throw-in coach, Thomas Grønnemark, who’s worked with teams such as FC Midtjylland, Borussia Dortmund, Brentford, Ajax, and, famously, Liverpool — among many others.

Karim and Coach Grønnemark discuss throw-in technique, tactics, the theory of long, fast, and clever throw-ins, as well as the key differences between set-piece routines and his strategy for throw-ins.

This is one you don’t want to miss!

From the October 2024 magazine, one day on from his Ballon d’Or win, Rodri and his ‘type’ of defensive midfielder feature in this piece ‘Exploring The 3 Different Archetypes Of Defensive Midfielders’ — check it out!

Also from the October 2024 magazine, we dissect Trent Alexander-Arnold’s game and why the Reds must renew his contract at all costs!

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As Ajax take on Feyenoord in Eredivisie Matchday 4, take a look at Jorrel Hato’s scouting report.

The teenage sensation from Ajax is already catching the attention of Premier League clubs!

Dennis te Kloese’s appointment as Feyenoord’s technical director came at the same time as Arne Slot was preparing the first team squad for a season that would ultimately result in their first Eredivisie title win since the 2016/17 season when Giovanni van Bronckhorst led De club aan de Maas to league title glory.

This data analysis piece looks at how Te Kloese has conducted his recruitment work at Feyenoord De club aan de Maas ahead of their De Klassieker battle tonight!

FC Bayern take on Mainz 05 in the DFB Pokal.

Dive into their pressing tactics from their Barcelona UCL match last week below!

Chelsea face Newcastle today in a big EFL Cup Round of 16 matchup.

Check out their attacking tactics under Enzo Maresca below!