Throw-In Series: Liverpool’s 2024/25 Final Third Tactics Explained

 Welcome to part four of Total Football Analysiss throw-in series.

At this point, we can say that we are ready to get into tactical details and diagrams.

In the previous three parts, we have shown all the variables needed to understand the unique nature of throw-ins and what affects the throw-in strategies for different teams and coaches.

We have also conducted a two-part interview with the expert coach, Thomas Grønnemark, asking him to discuss those variables and his opinion about many tactics in detail.

Now, we are ready to discuss real examples and tactics with footage.

Weve chosen to take a look at a team as a case study.

Trying to be specific, well track their throw-ins in a specific third of the pitch against different opponents, finding out the variations they used against different opponents and considering the strengths and weaknesses they found, as in any comprehensive, coherent analysis.

Liverpool are currently at the top of the Premier League table after 12 matches, with an eight-point difference ahead of Man City, the second. 

This tactical analysis discusses Liverpools attacking tactics for throw-ins in the final third in this 2024/25 Premier League season with their new coach, Arne Slot, and their new set-piece coach, Aaron Briggs.

Fast Throw-Ins

First of all, their important role is to play as fast as they can, so any player near the throw-in position goes quickly to take it, as shown in the photo below with Luis Díaz.

The quickest pass option is frequently the back option for anyone available: the full-back, the six, or the eight near the ball.

Playing fast isnt just saying we should play fast; it is a groups quick actions and some trained techniques.

As shown below, Trent Alexander-Arnold fakes that he will play forward to ensure that the opponents players will naturally step back to ensure that the back pass to Ibrahima Konaté is safe.