Injector to top of the D - Slip left.
Strike to towards goal - either back post for the two right slips, or near post for injector deflection.
If slip is pressed, can pass to injector, who can centre ball for two right slips.
Dashed lines is movement of ball.
Solid black is movement of players
Jagged line is second option
No stopper pictured, can be added.
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