Coach blows whistle, athletes (both O & D) sprint to respective lines and back. First athlete back receives the ball for her team. Play continues into circle play.
1 point if O scores
2 points if D works the ball out through gates on either side
1 point for D if goalie clears the ball wide out of the circle
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
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