Game Rules
2 to 6 players may play per game: Singles, two teams of 2,
or two teams of 3.
Serve It:
Teams should volley for serve to determine who goes first. The serve results from
a player on Team A striking the ball overhand into the net for the player on Team B across
from them. Each point should begin with a serve.
Set It
: A served ball must be set to one’s partner, as it is illegal to spike a serve. A set is
any strike of the ball that allows a volley to ensure. This is to set-up one’s teammate's
spike. For any consecutive rallies, the number of sets are optional, up the max of (3) hits
total per team per turn.
Spike it:
Once your partner sets the ball to you, you are free to spike the ball into the net. A
good spike will not be returned by the opponents and will earn you a point. Striking the rim
or a clip is considered out, and results in loss of possession.
NOTE:
Teams have 3 hits amongst themselves to get the ball back to the net (the same
number of hits allowed as normal volleyball). If they cannot do so, the opposing team is
granted a point. No player can hit the ball twice in a row. (Sets and spikes are both
included when counting hits)
Scoring:
• Games are scored similar to volleyball with points only being awarded on serve.
• Games may be played to any point total that is agreed upon before the game starts but
are most often played to 21 points.
• The winning team must win by 2 points.
• Shut-out Rule Applies: If the score reaches (9-0) the team that has failed to score
automatically loses the game.
If the serving team is unable to return the ball into the net the opposing team is granting the
following serve but is not awarded any points.
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