
Cherry Ball pass 9 - 10 -12 12 Hit 13 on a short ball CherryO Blue option Ball pass 9 - 10 - 12 (10 Loops 12- 12 back to 10) 10 - 15 - 14 Last option 10 inside ball ball to blindside winger
First option midfield crash 12 to read defensive line, flat line defense release 10 on loop for outside option
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