Set out the grid as shown with 2 goals either side of the defender.
1 player starts with the ball and has to run into contact with the defender (draw the defender) on doing so the player with the ball can decide to continue and try to run round the defender or turn away from the defender keeping possession of the ball and pass the ball to the supporting player who is only allowed to come into the grid and help if they have received the ball.
Now the 2 player can play a 2 v 1 and try to score a goal.
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