Yes if they are allowed to. If the strategy is "possession to win " they won't because they would be improvising vs coaches mandate. Gregg has no problem putting someone in a doghouse.
When you see a player raise his hand after he passes back, he missed a run. We had at least 5 that I counted in a 20 min span. I stopped caring after that.
Take the reigns off these guys and get to attacking soccer that we play well.