Create a grid ~10x10 yards. Place 3 attacking players with pinnies inside the grid, and a line of defensive players at one corner of the grid with a supply of soccer balls. The first defender plays a ball into the grid, and the attackers must put together as many passes as possible without losing possession. Restart from new defender.
-Rotate player roles.
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