GK rebound WD receive pass 300 Center attack center 3rd WD to Center, Center to GD (attack center 3rd) GD to GA GS top goal circle receive pass from GA GA attack goal circle receive pass from GS Center attack goal third finish 1200 goal circle WA attack goal 3rd on transisition finish 1100 goal circle
Looking for quick transition starting with rebound from defensive position. GD/WD hold position center 3rd. Transitional passing into space, players move onto ball. GA quick pass to GS, push hard into goal circle.
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