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.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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