Retain the ball and keep possession whilst up against the opposition, particularly when closely marked, with this session! Communicate with your team-mates to look for a passion option, making sure that are moving off the ball to create space for the pass, whilst the defence are pressuring the ball.
With the use of passing grids and progressions, watch your players use accurate passing and composure to reach their team-mates, pulling off passes such as the through ball to beat the defence. Get your team maintaining possession on the pitch!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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