Question

A substitute is standing at the halfway line waiting to enter the match at the next stoppage of play. the ball has gone over the touchline for a throw-in and the referee allows for the substitution. the substitute wants to take the throw-in. does the substitute first have to enter the field of play before being allowed to take the throw-in?

Answer 1

Yes, those who are not currently active in the game, even a substitute must wait until they are cleared to enter the game to take the throw-in. There are only a certain amount of players allowed to be on the court at any given time and therefor they must make sure the person they are substituting for has left.