<p>when A passes to B, B should receive the ball with an open body allowing the ball to travel across to their furthest foot before picking up the ball and dribbling</p><p>the point of this is to allow the players to break away from defenders quickly without slowing down the play.</p><p>Once the player receives the ball, a quick change of pace into the 'D' to shoot.</p><p>another group is set up to run in for deflections. </p>
<p>Player B should bring the ball all the way across their body to open stick</p><p>they should not interfere with the ball to early </p><p>change of pace when travelling into the 'd' </p>
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