Depending on how many players you have. Split up into two team and maybe have another drill running alongside.
In the square, both teams line up diagonally. There is an attacking team and defending team. The defending team always starts with the play. First player in the line of the defending team passes the ball to the attacking player.
Then they go against each other 1 v 1. The attacking team has to reach the other side. The defending team if they win the ball then attack the other line. (Can be make into a competition).
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