Use have a pitch. 2v2 (or 3v3) game with defensive team also having a goalkeeper. Attacking team can only score a goal once past the green cones and each goal is 2 points. Defensive team try to win ball and immadiately move it wide through the green cones (1 point) by passing or dribling (can't just kick it through the cones as focus is on possession) and if they can then also get it through the red cones they get 3 points.
Defensive team to get the ball away from danger midfield zone. How can defensive team drive attackers to outer areas so that when they get the ball it is quicker / easier for them to score points.
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