
Aim is to use all the space available and passing the bal into the line to allow for a cross and a shot at goal.
Technical aspects - body position of center player to receive the bal and turn quickly. - passing forward into the line player so he can make a run into it. - player receiving the cross to make a run into the box to take a shot.
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