pass through the zig zag, then turn and have a 1v1 with the defender (defender can only move laterally between the cones) if the defender wins the ball then give it back so they can have a shot
passes should be only a push pass
commit the defender one way then go the other way
shoot as soon as you get into the D
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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