Activity 71:
Cooperative rally above the line
Activity summary
This cooperative game has players taking turns in the front half, hitting above the service line to maintain flow; can be made competitive with lives.
Activity setup
- Groups of 3+ on a full court; each player with racket and one ball shared.
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What to do:
- Players queue 1–4; P1 on the T hits above service line into front half, then moves to queue end.
- Ball must land between front wall and short line; one bounce only (volleys allowed).
- Continue cooperative rally for as many shots as possible.
- Competitive variant: each has 5 lives; lose a life when failing to return; last wins.
Activity video
Coaching Tips
- Stay light on your feet; anticipate and move quickly.
- Use controlled swings focused on placement and height over power.
- Prepare racket early; follow through straight to aid next player’s positioning.
- Clear the space and return to queue safely.
Make it harder
- Use only a quarter-court; mark with tape to reduce space.
- Alternate forehand and backhand attacks.
Safety
Use the STEP framework—Space, Time, Equipment, People—to adapt difficulty.
Ensure non-hitting players stay in safe zone and under-18s wear goggles.