In a 36 yards long by 20 yards wide area, use a full size goal and goalkeeper at one end and a small target net at the other.
Play 4v4 with two neutral players who run the lines but cannot go onto the pitch or be tackled. Teams play a standard game but must involve a neutral player in every attack. Play for 10 minutes. Floaters are in play for both teams and should be rotated.
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