#2 is the top center player — starts with the ball.
4 Across the Middle:
1 Behind the Goal (X):
#2 (top) passes down to #1 (left wing).
A simple pass from the top followed by a well-timed pick can turn a quiet possession into a high-pressure dodge across the middle. Add off-ball clearing and a backside pick at X, and you’ve got defenders scrambling to keep up.
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#2 is the top center player — starts with the ball.
4 Across the Middle:
1 Behind the Goal (X):
#2 (top) passes down to #1 (left wing).
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