Moving the ball to the left to allow#2 to shoot on goal
#1 drawa lead defender - gives quick pass to #2
#2 drift into circle with body turned and feet ready to slap hit
#3 heads to right post - stick out - defelction of rebound
#1 stays at top D for rebounds of clearance
#4 sprints to p-spot - rebounds
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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