How to play roundnet

So you've seen that funky-lookin' trampoline game in the park and wondering why people are hitting a ball down onto it? Finally some answers.

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The sport of roundnet, aka "that yellow trampoline game" aka "if volleyball and foursquare had a baby" aka "enough with the wit I'd like to read the rules," is played 2 vs 2.

 A player starts a point by serving the ball down onto the Spikeball net so it ricochets up at his opponents. The returning team has up to 3 hits between them (think bump, set, spike) to return the ball back onto the net. The rally continues until a team can't return the ball onto the net within their three touches.

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Teams of two set up in a cross formation

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Serve

Team 1 serves to Team 2 to start a point

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3 touches

Players have up to three alternating touches to return the ball to the net

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360 degree play

After the serve, players can move or hit in any direction around the net

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Scoring

Score when the opposing team hits the rim, the ground, or bounces the ball more than once on the net

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If you like pretty pictures...

Teams of two set up in a cross formation

02

Serve

Team 1 serves to Team 2 to start a point

03

3 touches

Players have up to three alternating touches to return the ball to the net

04

360 degree play

After the serve, players can move or hit in any direction around the net

05

Scoring

Score when the opposing team hits the rim, the ground, or bounces the ball more than once on the net

For those that like to read. Or for those looking to settle a debate.

The Rules

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Different ways to play

Floor is lava, dino-arms, paddles, 3v3... there are a tonne of ways to mix it up! Perfect for the kiddos or for anyone just looking for a good ol' time.

Wait a minute...

Is it 'Spikeball' or 'roundnet'?

Good qu. And one that has raised many a brow in past years. In short Spikeball™ = the brand. Roundnet = the sport.

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