Working on basic hands this play sees your line passing the ball, missing out 11 and passing to 15 as they join to support the line.
So passing goes from 9 to 10, 10 to 12, 12 to 13 and then 13 to 15.
15 needs to run into the hole wherever it may be, remembering to check and scan looking for the right time to create the overlap.
Progression:
Line up some defenders to put pressure on your line.
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