My And My Shadow Escape Warm Up

  • Warm-up
  • U7 to U9
  • 4–12 players
  • Finishing
  • Movement Off Ball
My And My Shadow Escape Warm Up

Setup

You will require: 12 cones, Create a 20x20 area, Split group into pairs, Designate 1 player per pair as the shadow

How it works

Player vs shadow where player tries to move away from shadow, Shadow must follow the player, Shadow stays as tight as possible, Roles swap after 60-90 seconds

Coaching points

  • Track runner
  • Stay goal side
  • Body position
  • Agility

Progressions

progression: Shadow must always try to stay goal side (Use a goal), regression: Walking pace