A1/A3 drive towards the cones and sidestep to fake to go right whilst dragging the ball to the left. Meanwhile A2/A4 make a run forward te receive the pass from A1/A3. A2/A4 drive through the cone field using 3D skills and then move into the starting position A1/A3.
Timing of A2/A3 runs to recieve the first pass. The left drag needs to be quick to eliminate the player before teh first pass. Head up movement after the elimination to pick the pass.
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