Lindsay, A. and Heleman, N. 2026, Beach Ball Basketball, University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Materials Needed

  • 1 Beach ball
  • Volleyball court - can also tie a rope between 2 poles about 6-7 feet high to act as a net

Set up:

Set up boundaries of the court, depending on the space you have, with the “net” halfway between the two end lines. Divide participants into two teams and place teams on either side of the “net”.

group of people playing beach baketball

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Anne R. Lindsay
Anne R. Lindsay
 

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