Players in the middle pass the ball out to their respective wingers.
The winger receives the ball, and moves down the wing to then cross the ball back to the original passer, who has run into to the circle.
Wide players should try and receive and run with the ball in one smooth motion.
When passing from right to left, let the ball roll across your body and touch forward.
With the pass from right to left take the ball slightly behind the body on the side and play the ball forward.
Advanced players could try and cross the ball in such a way, that the player receiving, can deflect the ball towards the goal.
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