9 passes to 10 and loops around
Option 1:
Back to 9 who plays 13 coming short.
Option 2:
Back to 9 who passes behind 13 short to 12 drifting wide.
Option 3:
10 misses 9 and switches with blindside wing coming in.
15 has freedom to choose where he supports.
14 must stay wide to keep attacking width.
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