(C)oach is a refering and introduct the balls to the winning side.
Players can only play one touch and then get out of the court to let their teammate take their turn to play.
First team to 15 pts win and the loosing team do physic exercice while the winning team picks up the balls.
As I considere this exercice as warm up, I include that the 3 meters area is off court.
If your players are very good at it (and to improve their control skills) you can make this exercice with open full court.
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