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, control and shoot from edge of D.
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.
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