This play is called "Skittles"
Description: RM taps the ball over the center line. The RF,LF, and RM all run their routes after the ball crosses the center line. The MF will quickly make a solid drop pass to the LM. The LM will make a long pass up the field to the LF. The LF will either dribble in and shoot, make a cross pass to the RF, pass it to the MF, or pass it back to the LM.
Things to remember: The MF needs to make a good solid pass to the LM.
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