Premier League: how long throws from the sidelines reduce playing time in matches.

The Return of Long Throws in English Football

According to The Sun: The return of long throws has already impacted the amount of football Premier League fans can witness this season.

Statistics indicate that the team 'Brentford' scored a decisive goal in their match against 'Chelsea' using a long throw. This happened in a week when Thomas Tuchel expressed his willingness to be directly involved with the England team.

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So far, there have been 130 long throws made in the Premier League, averaging 3.3 per game. In comparison, last season there was an average of only 1.5 per game across 380 matches, and this figure has doubled.

Experts believe the return of long throws has significantly reduced the actual playing time. According to Stats Perform data, on average the ball was in play for 54 minutes and 21 seconds across all 40 top-flight matches, which is 133 seconds less than the average last season.

Analysts show that the increase in long throws has led more teams to send their center backs into the opponent's penalty area.

A similar positioning model to corners has also been observed in throws, and many teams are now hiring specialized coaches for set pieces.

With the new rules prohibiting goalkeepers from holding the ball for over eight seconds, there is more time for throwing when the ball goes out of play. As a result, fans experience less excitement from their tickets.

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One expert explained: “What we are witnessing clearly shows that the number of long throws truly matters. It will be interesting if this continues throughout the season or if it is just a temporary phenomenon.”

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