Keep the ball alive by digging and setting it into the air and not letting it touch the ground. Can be done by oneself or with other people. If there is more than one person no one is allowed to touch it twice in a row. Count how many times it is hit in the air before it hits the ground. 

Progression: 

- Involve someone who calls which way you hit it each time. If the wrong hit is used, back to 0 points. 

- Can use a balloon (if inside), or lighter ball (eg dodgeball) to make it easier for students. 

- Can also make a one bounce rule between hits if too hard.