10 passes ball to 13 who hits the gap between opposite 12 and 13 (only if they are spread apart). Either crash ball of 13 or 13 manages to go through gap. 12, 15 and 14 follow to receive ball --> overlap. Alternative: 12 can go for S1 as dummy runner.
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