If there's defenders in front of you and no support on either flank then Go Back to move Forward!
Sometimes there's no alternative for players but to turn back and that's what this session aims to do - encourage players to use the space behind them to keep possession and continue to move higher up the pitch!
Keep the ball - keep possession - keep putting pressure on the opposition!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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