A starts with dribbling towards B, who comes forward. A gives the ball to B. A steps back and forward again on full speed. A receives pass from C and throws at the goal OR passes back to C who throws at the goal OR passes to pivot D.
B holds the ball, he got from A, behind his back and quickly moves to the center to help E block a goalshot.
After the goalshot, B passes the ball to C and all starts on the right side.
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