2 lines of attack, one of defense.
Rightmost attack line passes to middle, then makes a run all the way down to the corner (sprint).
Middle attacker hits or sweeps ball to the corner, where the other attacker is running to. Should be ahead of the runner. Once this hit is taken, the defender can step into the circle.
Middle attacker has now run to stroke position. Now, attacker with ball passes to stroke and stroke takes a shot. Once ball is passed to stroke, player should run to post.
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