The GA starts with the ball and passes the ball to the GS who is on the goal line.
Once passed the ball the GA drives towards the post to receive the pass to then be able to shoot
Once the GA has has their shot and has received the ball they pass the ball to the GD and makes their way to the goal line where the GS was.
While the GA is taking their shot the GS then drives to the back of the line (in this case behind the GD) allowing the feader to change each time
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