
A1 tracks right, spins strong, and passes flat through gate to A2. A2 tracks right, pull right, tracks right, pull right, and passed through, through gate to A3 on baseline. A3 carries baseline and passes through gate to A4 on 90º. A4 shoots. If need to adjust have A4 on stroke instead. Rotation Follow your pass A1 > A2 > A3 > A4 > end of line
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