Direct Drag Flick Option - Castle 2
1: Inserter support line to near post for Tip In / Rebound 2: Extra Tip-In Support option for Stroke (Second Castle Dragflicker) 3: Support Line Tip-In/Rebound Far Post 4: Support Line Rebound Stroke 5: Secondary Stop should position between Castles & Move Last Minute 6: Secondary Stop should immediately fall to defensive position to "block" defensive runners from midfield and to slow counter 7: 2 Castle Stoppers should be defensively minded to prevent counter
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