Jailbreak Version 2 (without catches)

‍ Jailbreak version 2 (without catches)

https://youtu.be/2Q_S_7QZooM?si=tJctFXXTmGiuOGoQ

📍 A fun net-based game focused on control, pressure, and team play

⏱ Duration: 8–10 mins

🧒 Age: 5–12 (adaptable with Feathers & Progressions)

🧱 Set-Up

·       Use one side of the tennis court (or small space split by mini net).

·       Split the playing side into three distinct zones using cones or lines:

o   🎯 Hitting Zone – where players take their turn

o   🕐 Queuing Zone – safe waiting space out of hitting line

o   🚧 Jail Zone – an area off to the side (can be marked with cones)

·       Coach is on the opposite side of the net, feeding balls to each hitter.

🎮 How to Play

1.       Each child takes their turn in the Hitting Zone.

2.       They are fed 3 shots by the coach (e.g., 2 groundstrokes, 1 volley).

3.       The goal is to land at least 2 out of 3 shotsin the court (adjust for age).

4.       ✅ If they succeed, they are safe and rejoin the queue.

5.       ❌ If they fail, they go to the Jail Zone and wait.

🦸 Jailbreak Rule

·       If a player in the queue gets all 3 shots in (or meets your criteria), the coach shouts “JAILBREAK!” 🔓

·       Everyone in the jail is freed and runs back to the queue.

·       But there’s a twist: as they run, the coach tries to gently hit them with foam balls (or softies).

·       Anyone hit must go back to jail for one more round.

🪶 Feathers (Simplifications for younger or new players)

·       Use hitting tee’s

·       Only one shot required instead of three.

·       Don’t enforce the “in” rule too strictly — count good effort or technique.

·       Instead of hitting over the net, roll or bounce the ball for them to strike.

·       Skip the jailbreak throwback stage — just let them run back freely.

⚡️ Progressions (Older/more advanced kids)

·       Make players change grip for each shot (forehand, backhand, volley).

·       Add a target zone (e.g., hit into a hoop or behind a marker).

·       Jailbreak only triggered if player hits all 3 shots into specific targets.

·       Add a timed challenge: how many jailbreaks in 5 minutes?

·       Jailbreak return: coach uses real tennis balls and must hit legs (controlled, fun “dodgeball” element).

💬 Coaching Tips

·       Keep the energy high — use drama!

“Oh no! We’ve lost another one to the jail!”
“Can anyone save them? This is our last hope!”

·       Use a “shield” racket when kids are being “chased” by coach balls — optional defensive layer.

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