Player 1 plays into midfield and makes run to receive pass 2 to finish on goal.
Midfield players keep switching sides by swift and high speed passing.
Players are not to stand static in their position.
When players 1 & 2 are in position, midfield will pass into the D.
Clear precise passing
Move the ball to the left and right side with a goal in mind.
Final pass into the D with precision and weight for tip in.
Scan before passing, make contact with the sender and receiver of the pass.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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