Spikeball Online Managers Meeting

Spikeball Manager’s MeetingNortheastern Intramural Sports

OverviewM

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Spikeball is a team sport played by 2 teams of 2 players.

Opposing teams line up across from each other with the Spikeball net in the center.

The ball is put in play with a service—a hit by the server into the net to an opposing player.

Once the ball is served players can move anywhere they want.

A team is allowed up to three touches to return the ball.

The rally continues until the ball is not returned properly.

General RulesM

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Games are 2 versus 2.

Minimum number of players on a team to avoid a forfeit is 2.

In the Co-Rec league each team must have 1 male and 1 female player.

Rally scoring is used, points can be won by the serving or receiving team.

Games are played to 21, you must win by 2. Best of 3 games.

ScoringM

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Points are scored when

The ball isn’t hit back into the net within 3 hits The same player may not hit the ball twice in a row

The ball hits the ground The ball hits the rim (including the clips) (Even during a serve--rim

shots don't count as a "let") The ball does not bounce off the net in a single bounce. (It must

clear the rim in order to be good) There is an illegal serve or other infraction

Contacting the BallM

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Hits must alternate between teammates.

The ball must be hit, not be caught, lifted, or thrown.

Players cannot kick the ball but may use any other part of the body, including forearms, chest, and thighs.

If the ball hits any part of the ground or rim it is a point for the other team.

Once the ball hits the net, it must bounce off in a single bounce. It must clear the rim in order to be good.

Contacting the Ball (Continued)M

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You can hit the ball with your chest.


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You can hit the ball with any part of your arm.


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You cannot strike the ball with your foot.

The ServeM

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The receiving team sets their position first.

The receiver may stand anywhere they want.

Server stands directly across from the receiving player.

Server must be at least 6 feet away from the net when the ball is hit.

All other players must be 6 feet from the net at time of the serve.

Only the designated receiver can field the serve.

The ServeM

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Server stands 6 feet from net, directly across from the receiver

Receiver sets their position first and may stand anywhere

6 feet

InfractionsM

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Defensive players must make an effort to get out of the offensive team’s way.

If a member of the defensive team is in the way of a play on the ball, the player being blocked must call “hinder” and replay the point.

If the defensive team gets hit with the ball, call “hinder” and replay the point. The offensive team must have a legitimate play on the pass to call “hinder.”

QuizM

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Now please complete the quiz below.