Passing and crossing runs. Relaxed at the beginning. Explosive from Pass 4 by all involved. Once S1 has been cleared by the goalie. ST1 will pass into the D for a tip in.
Clear passing. Scan before passing. The right weight on the pass. Explosive acceleration / scan when passing into the coming player. Decisive shot on goal.
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