Shadow catch

How it works

1. A receiver jogs down a channel. A “shadow” defender jogs alongside them, close but not touching.
2. The passer passes to the receiver, who must catch and keep running with two hands on the ball.
3. Then the shadow waves their arms and calls out. Still no touching.

Coaching points

• Eyes on the ball, not the defender.
• Two hands, tuck it in after the catch.
• Shadows never touch. It's about noise and distraction.

Ready for the next level when: Receivers catch cleanly with a noisy shadow beside them nearly every time.