Wide players in to positions at a sprint, striker takes one touch to control and shoots. if not using a stopper, have two potential strikers at top of the circle.
- wide players in at pace;
- back up player gets left of striker as soon as they know the is under control for the shot. Will either be ready if striker is tackled or make it to protect the cleared ball out of the top of the circle;
- stopper steps in and to the right to plug gap/stop clearance;
- sticks low on the posts attacking goal.
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