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how can i get free off the center pass off

i am having trouble getting free on that center pass off can anyone help

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I play GA and I find it easier to stand on the inside of my player so when I run out it cuts the defence off.

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I play GA and I find it easier to stand on the inside of my player so when I run out it cuts the defence off.

Sheryl PascoeCoach, Australia

Another option is to come back off the transverse line 5-6 steps and do strong prelim moves before the centre pass whistle and time your run over the transverse line. Using dodging or change of direction preliminary moves to get the defence to turn their head and then run strongly to receive the pass. Let your Centre and WA know what you are doing at training and practice it initially without a defender, then add a defender but they are only half effort against you so you can practise being successful at the technique. Then full defence.

Alyssa Coach, Australia

Don`t run forward. Stay back and let the WA get it then run behind to get the Wa pass, so then you can pass to the GS, it works everytime and if the see through your tactic then change it up a little, act like your going to stay back again then sprint forward leaving your playing behind (make sure to go to the inside) hope this makes sense xx

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