A. Players first jump sidewards over 3 times and then throw at the goal.There is a blocking defender.
B. Players first jump sidewards over 3 times and then pass to the feeder and get past the offensive defender and throw at the goal.
C. Defender changes from defensive to offensive whenever he likes
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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