1. Non-involved player pass to player. Receive around cone.
2. Passes ball forward into space to player hook leading (reverse receive) = Begin with non-contested receive
3. Once ball under control, play a 2v2 with goal shot. Using baseline atttack.
1. Timing of hook lead (not too early)
2. Use of baseline space and speed
3. Make sure eyes of receiver are up, looking to play in 2v2.
Variations:
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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