Get the group back into pairs, with one football between the pair. Start with player one on the side, and player two in the middle. Pass and move down the pitch, passing the ball through the gates, and then shoot when they reach the line. If necessary, (I.e. if there are a lot of players, this can be played in both halves of the pitch, starting from different sides).
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