Players with the ball run down the backline and play the ball to the player at the top of the circle this player receives and shoots
players rotate.
Player in possession should look to carry the ball down the line with their heads up
The pass should be played under the arm to add disguise to the play
- Add in a defender and play a 2 v 1 after the initial pass
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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