Space Game

DESCRIPTION

1. Players are within a designated play area (e.g. badminton service court or coned off grid)
2. Player uses chosen technique to toss/hit the ball upwards above a selected height (e.g. Head or Net Height) to and open spot within the play area.
3. A player gets a point when their opponent does not catch the ball before its second bounce, or if their opponent tosses/hits the ball outside of the play area.

Modifications:

1. Increase/Decrease required height of pass to make it easier/harder.  Always keep "ball must go up" rule.
2. Alter difficulty by having players progress from: Catching and underhand tossing the ball, to catching the ball and then using overhead  or forearm pass to hit the ball to their desired spot, to passing the ball to themselves to gain control and then making another pass to their spot, to finally making a single contact to move the ball to their desired spot.
3. Adding a rule that players must face the way they are passing will help with beginners.  If players are skilled enough they may choose to pass behind themselves.
4. Add or remove the number of bounces allowed for the opponent to catch/contact the ball (Easier = 1 Bounce, Harder = No Bounce).

COACHING POINTS

1. Players should remain low and in their ready position.
2. Player's should position themselves opposite their opponent and at an appropriate distance to cover as much space as possible.
3. Player with the ball wants to pass the ball to an open space.
4. Use shuffle movement or short quick steps to get to the ball.
5. Players catch the ball in either proper forearm or overhead pass position.