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Why are keepers punished for moving an inch off their line when you can steal yards at a throw-in?

Stuart Carter via Twitter

Before I start a rant, Stuart, the simple explanation is this. A throw-in, usually, isn't going to lead directly to a goal. I'm not saying that is right, but there will be a couple of phases of play before a shot from a throw-in whereas the penalty is just one act.