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Spikeball Rules

1. Equipment and Setup:

   • A circular net stretched tight like a trampoline (called a « set »).
   • A Spikeball.
   • Two teams of two players.

2. Starting the Game:

   • Teams position themselves on opposite sides of the net.
   • A player serves the ball by hitting it onto the net so that it bounces towards the opponents.
   • The opponents must receive the ball with up to three touches (similar to volleyball) before returning it to the net.

3. Gameplay:

   • The ball must be hit with an open or closed hand.
   • Players can move freely around the net after the serve.
   • Once the ball hits the net, the opposing team has up to three touches to return the ball.

4. Scoring:

   • A point is scored when the opposing team fails to return the ball onto the net.
   • Faults include:
     • The ball hits the ground.
     • The ball bounces more than once on the net.
     • The ball hits the net and rolls or bounces irregularly.
     • The ball hits the net but bounces off the outer rim or plastic edge.

5. Winning:

   • The first team to reach 21 points wins the set, with a margin of at least two points.
   • Matches are often played in best of three sets.

6. Faults and Replays:

   • Service faults: if the ball hits the rim of the net or does not bounce correctly, the serve is redone.
   • Gameplay faults: if a team commits a fault, the opposing team scores a point and takes the serve.

Safety and Fair Play Rules:

• Always respect other players and play with fair play.
• Avoid any intentional physical contact with other players.
• Be aware of your surroundings to avoid collisions.