-players at the top pass the ball into the opposite player and follow the pass.
- the player recieving it then dribbles to the opposite player down the side.
- the player recieving the ball off of the dribbler then plays it into the opposite player again following his pass.
-the player recievibg the ball then dribbles towards the goal to get a shot off at goal.
-play the ball with the inside of your foot to gain better accuracy.
-the player recieving shoud open up their body to recieve the ball on their preferred foot.
-the player shooting should take a good first touch in order to get an easier chance to shoot on goal.
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