The player in possession after running in a straight line for a few steps, then swerves or steps in to run across the field at an angle. Once the passing player has moved 2/3s of the way across to the receiver, the receiver then steps or swerves to run a diagonal line perpendicular to the passers line, making sure he/she runs behind the passing player. The passing player then rotates the upper body in the direction of the receiver and passes the ball in front of the receiver. The receiver should then straighten and run through the gap created.
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