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The Significance of Shadowing:

When to start practicing:
Platinum.

When expected in-game:
Diamond.

Recommended mechanics to know before starting this:
Aerials

Shadowing is a vital defensive skill that applies to various gameplay scenarios. It's primarily employed as a countermeasure to an opponent's dribbling, helping you maintain control and minimize the opponent's chances of making a successful play. By understanding the core elements and collaborating with teammates, players can effectively mitigate the threat of their opponents and maintain control over the game's flow.

  • Setting up the shadow

  • 1. Face away from the opponent and maintain a certain distance to create a defensive buffer.
  • 2. Carefully mimic the opponent's movements to anticipate their actions and react effectively.
  • 3. Gradually reduce the distance between you and the opponent without committing to a challenge, forcing them into making a decision or mistake

Cutting in Team Play

In team-based play, like 2v2 or 3v3, when a teammate is shadowing an opponent who is dribbling, an effective strategy is to cut in and contest the dribble. By doing so, you challenge the opponent's control over the ball and work to force it out of their possession. This cooperative approach disrupts the opponent's plans and creates opportunities for your team to regain control and transition into an offensive or counterattacking phase.

  • Training

  • A good routine is to play either with a bot or 1v1 and practicing shadowing when the opponent has posession.