Drop It Back, Drive It Deep: Synchronizing Offensive Movements (Patreon)

Teams often display distinctive and consistent collective behaviors primarily when they are out of possession. However, it’s equally crucial to establish this synchronization when in possession. One behavior that consistently generates scoring opportunities is when the ball is played backward near the opponent’s area, and players on the far side make penetrating runs to receive the ball behind the opposition's defensive line. What I like to call: 'drop it back, drive it deep!