1. Player passes ball for post-up player.
2. Post-up receive around tyre. Left to right drag. Pass off right foot if high skill level.
3. Forestick receive and jink through upright tyre. Freestyle through 3 cones (3D skills or drags). 90 degree pass.
4. One-touch receive before shot.
1. Focus on fluid receive upon post-up.
2. Quality of 90-degree pass: Keep head down if bouncy.
3. Knocking ball gently upon receive into position for goal shot.
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