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A throw-in is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds.
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A throw-in is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Explaining Rules
A throw-in is awarded to the opposing team when the ball goes out of bounds.
Describing a Game
The referee signaled for a throw-in after the ball went out of play.
Asking for Clarification
When is a throw-in awarded in this game?
Giving Instructions
If the ball goes out of bounds, remember to award a throw-in.
Rephrased versions
Formal
A throw-in is granted when the ball crosses the boundary.
Casual
You get a throw-in if the ball goes out.
Simpler English
If the ball goes out, it's a throw-in.
Phrases to learn
throw-in
A method of restarting play in sports where a player throws the ball back into play.
out of bounds
Beyond the playing area.