Quick hands

Setup

• Both at the kitchen line, straight across, paddles up in front.
• Agree first: volleys go at the paddle side, never at the body or the face.

How it works

1. One player starts with a firm ball at the other’s paddle.
2. Volley back and forth, out of the air. Short punches, no backswing.
3. The first player to pop a ball up (above shoulder height) or miss it loses the point.
4. Play to 7, then swap who starts.

Turn the dial

Easier: half pace, and count how many you can keep going together instead of playing for points.

Harder: every fourth ball goes to the other side of the body, backhand to forehand.