Pass from base line either side of goal to player in circle
Shoot when received, join end of line
Follow pass enter circle
Upgrade;
1 Receive pass on the run into circle & hit
2 Player entering circle must direct where to receive; top, spot back post
3 After passing enter the circle and attack 2v1 against goalie
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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