Shadow work on attacking
How to implement shadow work in attacking
Retreating Defence
DESCRIPTION
Objective: Opposed practice developing recovery runs and increase understanding on roles and responsibilities. Detail: Mark out 4 channels / areas 15 x 30 (age / ability dependant). Players are organised into groups of 4. Each group work within a channel. Player one serves the ball to player 3 who attempts to beat player 2. Player 2 must retreat into own half before applying pressure.
Retreating Defence
DESCRIPTION
Objective: Opposed practice developing recovery runs and increase understanding on roles and responsibilities. Detail: Mark out 4 channels / areas 15 x 30 (age / ability dependant). Players are organised into groups of 4. Each group work within a channel. Player one serves the ball to player 3 who attempts to beat player 2. Player 2 must retreat into own half before applying pressure.
Zaneb MapeteCoach, United Kingdom
ANSWERS
Jack GrundyOther, England
Hi Zaneb,
I usually find shadow work is done by the defenders as they try to follow and anticipate the attackers every move.
What situations would you imagine an attacker would shadow?
Coach Jack.
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