1. Tell players to get into pairs with one ball and to choose a box.
2. Each pair plays a 1v1 for 3 minutes. Score by carrying over opponents baseline.
3. Pairs self-record number of points.
3. Winners move up one box, loser moves down one box.
4. Play new opponent for another 3 minutes etc.
1. Don't tell them which end is the king of the 1v1 until they have stood in a box.
2. To work out the number of 1v1 boxes needed, half the number of players in the group.
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