Two players outside of a 10x10 grid, opposite sides. one player inside. Outside players play passes into spaces in an attempt to make the middle player react and play back to outside, taking two touches each time. The ball must stay inside the square/grid at all times.
Progress to have both outside player on same side at corners. Play a pass to middle player and return, outside player shouts a number. Cones are numbered 1-4. Player must sprint and touch corresponding cone.
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