Movement to right - pass to #3
#3 shoot or pass to back post or p spot
#1 moves ball right - draw lead defender - quick pass to #3
#3 attacks goal - shot or pass
Injector moves to left post - deflection
#2 moves to p-spot for shot or rebound
#4 moves to top D - rebound and pass option
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