
Openside Attack, 9 hard fast ball to 10, quick ball to 12 - 13 hard option. 10 wrap "roll" with 15 stacked. Blindside Attack 8/9/14. If no blindside, 14/15 "stack" off 12.
10/12/13 Need to be aggressive at line. Tight move, with short pass from 10-12 (sub 8m)
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