1. Pass the ball to player 2.
2. Pass the ball to player 3.
3. Pass the ball along the line to player 5.
4. Call "switch / wissel" to player 5 who will come and get the ball then run inside.
5. Switch with player 4 and once they get the ball drive into the circle and pass to player 4 who will score 6-10 is the same as 1-5.
15 minutes and then the other side (over the left)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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