there's lots of space in behind when you go with intent at sides.
If you wander up and pass it like its a hot potato until a side is set then there's no space.
first time passing, if you take a second touch it should be for an intent which should be to beat a player, retain possession or make a run. not cos theres nobody engaging you directly so you tap it about not intend on anything.
Then the intent should be drive at teams, carry the ball up into that line and see who steps out, draw players.
The layers not in possession need to make runs and demand the ball. Run the channels. be the option, if it doesn't come it doesn't come. half our lot stand round waiting for something to happen.
But again this all needs fitness. I am seeing us back at 2017 levels, we might put a half hour in of running but then thats it we are done.