Splitting the group into two colours, the trainer will throw the ball to either the 1 or the 2 players waiting on each side. If the 2 get the ball it is a 2v1 and the 1 has to chase the ball the whole time, do not pay attention to the other player just pressure on the ball the whole time. If the ball goes to the 1 they have to try and score in the goal as well but they have two people chasing them who will not stop until they get the ball. Once finished walk back through the tunnel so they are not in the way.
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