How far must opponents stand from the point where the throw in is to be taken from?

Question

(in order for the service to be considered legal)

Answer 1

The throw-in is taken by the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when it crossed the touch-line. Opposing players may stand at any distance from the thrower but no closer than 2 meter (2.2 yd), so long as they are still on the pitch.