-The first player in line dribbles into the grid, attempts to beat the defensive player, and dribble out the other end of the grid.
-If he successfully dribbles through the grid and out the other end the attacking player can finish with a shot on goal.
-If the ball is won by the defensive player, or dribbled out either of the sides of the grid, the attacker quickly becomes defender.
-The next player in line can go immediately after a shot on goal is taken or the defensive player has won the ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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