Attacker starts ahead of defender.
Race to get to T sport/gate 1pt
Continue to score Score is further 2 pts
Pace to get ahead of defender
Receipt in stride - open stick infront of right foot
Ball carry position - Stick on ball at all times - gain vision ASAP
Stay strong on open stick - get feet round to arc to T spot.
2v1 - L - R drag to open body up to pass inside (right).
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