Focus: Running the Circle A1 begins with a hard pass to A2 A2 plays off the boards to A3 A3 runs the circle and shoots to left post A1 replaces A3 when A3 moves
Make sure the pass back is accurate and fast use of correct board angle running the circle with speed and power protecting the ball
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