10 takes runs horizontal "Banana" LineOption 1- Switch with 12Option 2- 13 read react line depending on defenseOption 2a- Weakside wing runs for the 12/13 gap receives from either the 10 or 13Option 3- 15 Read React off of 13's line and defenseOpen wing runs outside support for wide ball
10 running horizontal will force defense to commit opening gaps Running the same pattern everytime but varying where the ball goes- Defence will think they recognize the play but it will be slightly different each time
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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