9 passes to 10 and loops around Option 1: Back to 9 who plays 13 coming short. Option 2: Back to 9 who passes behind 13 short to 12 drifting wide. Option 3: 10 misses 9 and switches with blindside wing coming in. 15 has freedom to choose where he supports. 14 must stay wide to keep attacking width.
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