Step #3 — Players play out point — but baseline players may not lob off the coach’s feed. After the initial return of the coach’s feed, players may use any stroke to end the point.

Scoring

Points — If a net player loses the point by hitting into the net, wide or long, he or she is assessed with a point. Whichever net player earns three points first, that net player is out, and whichever baseliner caused the third mistake takes his or her place. Baseliners taking a net player’s spot have three seconds to get to around net and into position before the coach feeds next ball. Count the three seconds out loud to add excitement.

If a baseliner makes a mistake, he or she goes to the end of the line and is replaced with one of the waiting players in the single file line. If a net player puts a ball away, it is the coach’s/feeder’s decision as to which baseliner is responsible. He is out and his partner stays in.

Single Pass — Net players must learn to keep the ball in front of them to prevent shots down the alley or down the middle. Therefore, if a net player is passed cleanly (she does not touch the ball) the player who passes her automatically takes her place, no matter how many points the net player has. This will also encourage baseline players to try to pass.

Double Pass — How many times have you seen your doubles partners look at each other as a ball passes between them? Net players must learn never to hesitate on a ball down the middle and to go for every volley down the middle. Therefore, if the net players are passed down the middle (between the two players, even if it’s obviously to one side), BOTH players are out and both baseliners take their places. Yelling “Double!” when this happens increases the excitement and fun.