GA drives out of circle and recieves a ball from C GA then swings the ball to WA GA then calls the GS to take the top or the baseline. If GA front cuts, GS can get the ball fed over behind OR if GD doubles on the GS, GA can recieve
When GA front cuts, she should carry on past and not take up space infront of WA; clear off to the backline or pull back top. If on a double, can the GA interest the GD enough to pull her off the GK? If the GK doubled, they should angle against the back player and stay high in the circle.
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