Objective:

• A fun warm-up that teaches dribbling, change of pace and direction.
• Also encourages disciplined marking.

Organization:

• In pairs with a ball between two.
• If there is an odd number make one a trio or coach joins in.
• On a signal the player with the ball (the Dribbler) tries to lose his/her Shadow.
• Shadow must be disciplined and persistent.
• After a few seconds the coach shouts "Change!" and the Shadow becomes the Dribbler, and vice-versa.
• Don't go for too long (30 seconds) as the activity is very demanding.
• Introduce other pairs activities in between the runs, e.g., try to head the ball back and forth; play Keep-Up; play Nut Megs (ball is played through the legs of straddling partner).

Teaching:

• Try to burst away from the Shadow by change of pace and direction.
• Shadow tries to stay "touch tight."

Target:

• To lose the Shadow; conversely not to lose the Dribbler.