- ball carrier (A) dribbles towards goal
- supporting player (F) begins in a high position with a defender behind them
- supporting player makes leading run towards ball carrier, leaving defender (D) posting up towards ball carrier
- ball carrier passes ball for support player to receive in space whilst in flow
- supporting player rolls out to their strong side (left hand side) & take ball into space away from defender
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