Full back passess to half back who eliminates the opposing wing player before carrying the ball through a gate on the wing.
FB - Hard, accurate and flat pass to HB
HB - Post up to receive the ball
- Be dynamic and move forward towards the gate when receiving the ball
W - Start of being passive before being tougher
- Protect ball to goal/gate line
- Be partient!
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