Player at top passes across to opposite player at top of circle (1) Receiver takes one step inside circle and shoots opposite post to a player who is running in from the endline to tip (2) Once done, switch and start from other side (3&4)
Timing is important. The players making the cuts from the endline should not be walking or jogging, and they should not make the cut too early so that they stand waiting. Shots from the top can be drives or sweeps. Sweeps are an excellent choice for tips.
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