Soccer Lose Your Shadow # 2 Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling

Field Preparation:

• in pairs
• each pair with a ball
• grid (20yds x 30yds)
• cones to mark off area

Description:

• each pair decides on a leader and shadow
• players face each other
• leader dribbles and tries to get his partner off balance by doing moves, fakes, faints etc.
• shadow player without the ball moves sideways and backwards trying to keep same distance (he does not try to
• tackle the ball!)
• on coach’s command players freeze and the shadow must be within arms length (one point for the leader if the
• shadow can’t touch him otherwise one point for the follower)
• switch roles after 1-2 minutes
• players compare scores after 2(4) rounds

Variation:

• shadow dribbles a ball as well
• switch partners every other round
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points:

• vision
• change of speed & direction
• anticipation

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