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Associated sport: Volleyball
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: Yes

Game description

A modified version of volleyball, played on a similar court. The team that wins the rally remains on the court and becomes King or Queen. The losing team leaves the court to be replaced by the next challenger. When a team beats the King/Queen, they move to the other side of the net to replace the King/Queen. (Play with 3 teams of 3 or 4).

What you need (setting up)

• 1 x mini volleyball court (14 x 7 metres) with a net at a height of 2 metres. A rope or 'No-Go' zone are suitable alternatives to a net.
• 1 x mini-volleyball or similar per court.

What to do

• One end of the court is designated the King or Queen end.
• 2 teams of 3 - 4 on the court, with 1 team on each side.
• 1 team of 3 - 4 waiting at the opposite end to the named side.
• A player on the King/Queen side of the court serves the ball to start the rally.
• Players are only allowed to use a setting action.
• Players must use at least 3 hits before playing the ball back over the net.
• The team that wins the rally serves.
• The winner of the rally stays on the court. If they are not ont he King/Queen side of the court they move to that end and the losing team is replaced by the next team.
• Play for a set period of time.

   If K/Q win                    If K/Q lose                       

Scoring

• A rally is won when:
• • the ball is not returned over the net within 3 hits
  • the receiving team lets the ball hit the ground
  • a player makes contact with the net, or 
  • the returned ball lands outside the court boundaries. 

Change it

• Lower the net height or use a 'No-Go' zone.
• When 1 team wins 5 points, they become King/Queen and stay on court. The challengers serve to start the rally.
• Allow teams to serve the ball for the next rally as soon as possible, forcing teams to get on court quickly.
• Use different types of balls or balloons, depending on the ability of the players.
• Play for a set period of time instead of playing to a particular score, e.g. 5 points. The winning team is the team with the most points scored when time runs out.

Safety

• Teams must wait off court at a safe distance to avoid interference with play.

Ask the players

• How can you work together to keep a rally going?
• What is the advantage of staying as King/Queen of the court?