Left Side Hit Out (Our right)
CF cut the ball immediately
LF infield to cut inside pass but inline with RB line
RF infield first to cut inside pass and inline with LB. Allow ball to LB receive and press
Def/Midfielders shoulder to shoulder with their markers, ready to step in front
SW - Covers line to goal
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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