1 - Recieve a pass on the move and take a free shot on goal from the top of the D
2 - play pass to 1 and then follow in for the rebound
3 - move the ball 5 meters and then play in for a deflection for 1 and 2
4 - run around the cone and the play a 4v3 against 3 defenders that ran in from the 25
(1st player if they miss the target spint to the opposite baseline and back)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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