Player X. starts with the balls.
Player X. plays a quick push pass to Player Y. leading from inside the circle moving forward to receive. Player Y. immediately plays a firm pass back to Player X.
Player X. slaps the ball across the field to Player Z. while Player Y makes a lead to the highlighted zone.
Once Player Z. receives the ball their second touch must be a weighted pass to the highlighted zone for Player Y. to run onto and receive from behind in motion.
Player Y. then passes to Player X. on T point with a reverse sweep and leads to receive a return pass at the edge of the circle.
Player Y. performs a slap shot at goal - attempt to strike in as little time as possible.
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