What happens next in this paragraph?

A couple of men are shown in a backyard. They are playing a game of croquette. they
Available options:
1). hit the balls, trying to get them through the small loops..
2). hit the ball back and forth as they watch the game..
3). hit the ball back and forth, trying to knock each other over..
4). hit the ball back and forth, encouraging each other..
1).