Team lines up, one player off to backhand side, one at top of D.
Pass from first player in line to player at side. Player at side trap and pass into D for player at top to run on to.
Player at top runs onto ball, pushes ball to keeper. Keeper plays ball back for player to control and shoot.
Play continues until ball is clear of D, or goal is scored.
Players "follow the ball", player taking shot to back of line.
After one run through, swap sides so receiving on backhand at top of D.
Player controlling ball. Pass is for player to run on to. Keeper returns to stance after playing ball back, second clearance is good.
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