This is a follow on from Pepsi Play. centre pass goes to the first attacker out if they are further than 1mtr from the trans line, itâs automatically Pepsi MAX Atracker 2 is back up, running back into end third To receive the ball from attacker 1 Attacker 2 plays ball to pass into goal circle, aiming for the goal post lifting the ball up and over players Shooter holds keeper until last minute before jumping into space behind them, hips tilted toward attacker 2 ready for movement takes shot with no defender pressure
Make sure shooter is still holding their player at the top of the circle the whole time and waiting for attacker passes. They need to be lighter on their feet but keep top of body on defender for pressure. Hips need to tilt towards the attacker with the ball constantly. âcentre and attacker 1 must be driving straight down the court once attacker 2 has passed on the ball as back up for a rebounded play.
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