Split the group in 2, one 1/2 line up on a tranverse line two arms width apart - the Attackers. The remaining players line up opposite a partner at 3ft - 1 mtr - Defenders. The group on the line has a ball per player and pretend to be passing the ball all over the place, high, low, side, fake bounce etc. The defenders defend the spcae without falling in for 4-5 secs. Repeat 3 - 5 times and then swap over (no need to move just give the ball to the other partner).
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