Attacker 1 feeds/self starts ball in as if they are taking a free hit.
Attackers inside the circle are cutting and moving to create options for Attacker 1. Once ball is in play Attacker 1 joins so it becomes a 3 v 2.
If defense comes up with ball they are outletting to either gate.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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