Soccer-Sticking it in the mixer, the return of the long throw


Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - October 19, 2025 Aston Villa's Matty Cash takes a throw in as Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank reacts Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

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LONDON (Reuters) -'Sticking it in the mixer' is a time-honoured tactic in recreational soccer where technically-challenged Sunday morning players punt high passes or hurl long throws into opposition penalty areas.

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