GS - start in front of GK GA - start in side channel (opposite side to GS) WA - parallel to GA in opposite channel WD - start in middle channel on same side as GA WA leads out and receives ball on 45 degree angle in far channel. GA clears wide to the ring. WD leads wide to sideline then into middle channel and receives ball from WA in on the transverse line. C clears wide around WA and hits ring in pocket near GS. WA leads cross court, hitting the ring & receiving ball from WD. GA leads up to GS and creates a screen, GS peels around to ring receiving a high ball & lays up a shot.
WD & WA do 1-2 C needs to lead out wide, if pass needs to go to C, play swaps and GS screens for GA to lead for lay up.
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