It is important to look at players' movement after they have passed the ball. They shouldn't just stand there proudly after playing a nice pass, they should instinctively move into a new position to support the new ball carrier, making themselves available to receive the ball again.
To get your players moving and calling for the ball in this session we work on finding space, getting players to think about where would be the best place to receive the ball.
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