Smash ball is the perfect beach game. It's light weight, portable and easy to set up. We were introduced to this game at various church events. We hauled this contraption down to Crescent Beach so we could play in the sand. Teams were quickly chosen, four being a good number. Me, not being quite coordinated enough to join happily watched and laughed, cheering my family on as they jumped, dove and slammed the ball into the net. The sand added another dimension to the game and there was much banter as the ball would sail towards opponents and teammates alike.  After a few rounds, and different teams, it was time to cool off in the ocean before playing again.