Stalled out foward plays it back to either midfielder (whichever is in a better open position) and then does a hook move to confuse defender, especially one playing tight.
Note that once the midfielder recieves the pass, she will have to make space from a defending midfielder. But back to the forward is only ONE possible option. LIKE ALL THESE SET PLAYS, the midfielder should be looking for movement from her other players as well.
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