Both wide players jog away from goal up the line.
When ready both wide players cut in with a change of speed.
Both the wide players receive the ball from the player diagonal to them.
Once in possession both players move in on goal.
When players cut in ensure a change of speed.
Passer does not release the ball until the receiver has called for it.
Ensure the ball is received on the half turn.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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