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>>3003718
Try to connect as many shadow shapes together into one big shape (if possible).
Then, with the side of your pencil, create an even tone that's a good shade tone. The key is to keep it consistent, even if you hatch.
Emphasize the core shadow and keep it soft, and don't forget light falloff...aka the light side goes more towards a half tone the further you get from a light source. Shadows, however stay fairly consistent unless you have multiple light sources.

A good rule of thumb is if you can squint your eyes and make out the light and dark side clearly, then that's a good separation of values

Pic related is Steve Huston.