The 'long ball theory' was first discussed by a retired RAF Wing Commander—Charles Reep—in the 1950s in England.
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Dutch defender Frank de Boer initiated the move from near the middle of the field, with a long pass that curled over 7 opposing players.
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It was apparent during the summer of 1983 at a coaching course at Lilleshall that manager Ritchie Barker was converted to the long ball game.
Stuart Pearson opened the scoring when he latched onto a long ball forward and drove a hard shot past Ray Clemence.
In the second half, Stockport began to tire and Stoke took full advantage, Ian Cranson hit a long ball forward on 65 minutes only for Lee Todd to clear away but was returned by Vince Overson, leaving Lee Sandford free to flick the ball on to Mark Stein on the edge of the County area.
He was succeeded by former Norwegian national coach Egil Olsen, who had frequently spoke of his admiration of Wimbledon and had transformed Norway into a leading international side with long-ball tactics similar to those employed by Kinnear.
Ottawa lost despite two TD passes of over 60 yards to the speedy long-ball threat Whit Tucker.
Paul Trimboli sent a long ball forward, finding Boutsianis in pursuit behind Carlton defender Sean Douglas.
His sixth goal of the season came ten seconds into a home-match against VfB Stuttgart II: seven Leipzig players stormed the Stuttgart half immediately after kick-off; the ball was played back then a long-ball was hit forward to Matthias Morys, who crossed for Frahn to score.