Shadow Play (continued)
In the diagram (4) running back plays the ball back to his goalkeeper (G).
Coaches can use shadow practices to develop players ability to run off the ball (to attract defenders) and allow team mates time and space to spring into attack.
In this practice (5) in possession comes forward to near the half way line, before playing the ball to (9) who comes forward slightly to receive the pass.
As (5) delivers the ball, (2) out wide sprints forward, while (7) who normally would be tightly marked moves in field quickly to create space for (2) by taking a possible marker with him.
(9) then lays the ball into (2’s) path
(2) progresses and looks for (8), (9) and (10) who have moved toward and into the penalty area in an attempt to score.
NB.
COACHES MUST INSIST ON SHARP MOVEMENT, GOOD BALL DELIVERY BY (5) AND (9), AND AN ACCURATE CENTRE BY (2) WHEN HE GETS INTO POSSESSION AND POSITION.
(8), (9) AND (10) MUST TRY AND SCORE TO COMPLETE THE PRACTICE
