This is always a favorite game for the players. Coach feeds alternating sides and the kids play the point out. If they miss, they go out and the next in line takes their spot. Stay in until you miss.
Scoring is as follows:
2 points for winning a point w/o winner
5 points for baseline winner
10 points for volley winner
25 points for overhead winner
First team to reach 105 points wins
Great game to emphasize getting to the net and being aggressive with volleys (and hopefully overheads).
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