
Fake 2 Castle Setup Inserter gives short directly in front Castle 2 reset up 10m from goal Pass across to stopper and attempt drag flick at post man
1: Good Insertion Fake 2: 1st Castle Stopper must retreat to provide defensive cover along with Secondary Stop 3: Runner providing Tip-In / Rebound / Pass Option on far post 4: If Play is read / Interrupted, option for initial receiver and inserter to play towards goal - using 1st Castle Dragflicker at Stroke spot or far post option 5: Otherwise inserter provides option at near post
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