- player may receive the ball facing towards ball carrier after they have posted up (made a leading run) towards carrier
- focus on ball whilst receiving to ensure contact is made
- sideways
- weight transfer front foot (left) to back foot (right)
- cushion ball
- player must have pre-scanned before receiving to enable them to adjust body positioning correctly
- move towards ball, dont wait for it
in more ways than one
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