Player 1 passes the ball into the circle to player 2 or 3, avoiding the defending player, on the edge of the circle, who can only try and intercept the pass.
The receiving players in the circle try and score a goal past the keeper.
The player from the 23 metre line follows the pass and takes the position of the player that has had the final shot and takes their place.
Progression - allow the defender to go into the circle to try and stop the attackers scoring.
Allow the defender to go into the circle to try and stop the attackers scoring.
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