6v6 Shadow Play — No Pressure, Flowing Football

Shadow play — team moves the ball in shape without opposition. Six outfield players each side moving through their positional patterns. The coach calls out game scenarios ('we've just won it from a corner, play it out') and the group responds. Passing only — no shooting, no duels, no contact.

• Head up, move the ball quickly — picture tomorrow's game
• Execute every pass and touch with care; bad habits in shadow play become bad habits in the match
• Smile — you've worked hard this block and you're ready

• Introduce light opposition — two players pressing passively — to add decision-making without load
• Run the shadow play from defensive shape into attacking transition to link both phases