Reinforce the concept of teams moving together to cover the court. Additionally this is a very strenuous drill and provides an excellent workout.
Set up
# of players : 4-8 players
Ideal : 4 players
Equipment : 1 ball +
Average duration : 25-35 minutes
Description
- If this game is played with more than 2 teams, one side of the court will be designated the winners side and the other the contenders side.
- In the case of only two teams, the ‘trainer’ will alternate directing movements from one team to the other.
- In the case of a game involving 3 or more teams the team on the winners side will received a free ball after moving 3 times as instructed by the ‘trainer’ and play out the rally.
- If they win the rally they get a point, and stay on the winner’s side. If they loose the rally they move back to the challenger’s side as the team winning the rally moves through to replace them.
- As soon as a team gets more than 3 points they then move as many times as they have points.
- Games would normally be to 7 points.
Variations
- Rotate between players
- Left and right
- Switch sides
Progression
- Introduction of a ball between the athletes will increase the level of difficulty, as they will need to communicate as to who has the ball.
- Rather than introducing a free ball a down ball could be played over the net
Key points
- Athletes must be reminded to breathe when moving and breathe out when pushing off the sand.
- Athletes must focus on maintaining correct technique when tired otherwise errors will creep in.