Momentum swings announce themselves, and Ben names two warning signs: the team stops talking, which usually precedes a turnover, and complacency after going a couple of goals up early. Recognition can be trained, he says. Flag momentum shifts when reviewing video, and manipulate small games so one side suddenly finds scoring easier, then watch how the players react. Watch the full masterclass: Off ball skills.
Bishop admits momentum is something his staff are still researching, but he names two warning signs that a swing is coming: the team stops talking, which often comes just before a turnover from a bad pass or a mistrap, and complacency after an early lead. His training suggestion is to rig a game so one team is ahead, then flip the rules to favour the other side and watch how players respond. Watch the full masterclass: Off ball skills.