
Ball starts with CH who plays a square pass to RH (overlapping) RH receives and then makes a drag Right (1) to the outside or Left (2) to the inside. Other players play off this decison: 1 RH drags Right RS leads wide to receive a pass near the T Spot. Receives ball and looks to dribble the baseline and enter circle. Can pass to any player . Right AM leads inside to the circle position. Left AM heads towards the cricle to fill circle position. CS & LS try to break marking, can block for each other, but must be on the spot or back post as ball enters scoring position. 2 RH drags Left CS makes post up lead to RH and receives the ball. Has an immdeiate passing option to the RS. Otherwise looks for Attacking RM. RS leads back towards PS. Attacking RM keeps width and then cuts back into the circle for pass receive. LS looks to break maring but sticks to back post. Left AM heads towards the cricle to fill circle position. Corner = Free shot at Goal Scoring: Goal = 1 point Interception = 1 point Can be played down the left as well.
RH Quality receive Skill Execution Vision beofre Pass Other Attackers Timing of leads Circle Positioning Body Position (DADD) Defenders Try to intercept if possible Channel opponent if they receive ball and try to cut passing options Don't concede corners.
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