Player 1 runs ball toward defenders. The passes the ball to player 2 running with them. Player 1 then runs around the back of player 2 and up the wing. Player 2 releases the ball back to player 1 who then runs around to baseline/T spot. Player 2 enters the circle inside top D/P Spot. Player 1 releases to player 2 & player 2 shoots.
Creating scoring opportunities by running into open space and drawing defenders away from the middle of the D
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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