A footballer with wonderful hands • 11.04.08
We are not talking about a goalkeeper here
We are talking about Irish Footballer Rory Delap, who has the most amazing throw-in ever seen in the game of football. His throws regularly travel a distance of 35 plus metres and touch speeds of 60 Km/hr. What makes them even more dangerous is their flat trajectory, making it difficult to pick the ball’s flight and thus creating havoc in the opposition defence.
Many a manager has tried and failed to counter the aerial threat of Rory’s throws. As noted by Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill, these throw-ins are as effective at creating goal scoring opportunities as a corner kick or a free kick. Little wonder that 7 of the 13 goals scored by Delap’s club have come off his throw –ins
Here’s a study of his technique for those of you aspiring to become the next ‘Human Sling’
The following video about his throwing prowess begs the question.
What if Rory Delap had taken to throwing a javelin or a shot put instead of throwing a football?
Are we looking at someone who could have been an Olympic Champion thrower?
