Spike Ball: How to Play and the Basic Rules Applied

A spike ball game is a sport played using a roundnet that looks similar to a small trampoline. The players are made up of two teams represented in yellow and black colors. Each team usually has three chances of trying to hit the ball into the spike ball target before having their actual shot. When a player messes their team’s round by failing to hit the ball into the net the opponent team is awarded points. Both volleyball and foursquare techniques are applied in spikeball. Learning how to play may be difficult and competitive for learners.

Equipment

The type of ball used to play spike ball is very light and easily bounces. The size of the ball is slightly smaller than that of volleyball but bigger than a softball. Before using the ball in a game, it should be inflated properly to the recommended measurements. The spike ball net is the target hit for a score and is usually at 36 degrees and 8 inches above the ground. Before starting a game, you should check the net to ensure it is in the right tension and ensure it remains consistent throughout the game.

How to Play Spike Ball

A spike ball game is started by the teams lining up across from each other per player and the spike ball roundnet is placed at the middle of the two teams. The first team that initiates the game plays by hitting the ball to the opposing team. A player scores when the opposing team does not return the ball after the serve. The teams are only allowed to touch the ball three times when it is on their side, but they do not have to use all the chances. The possession of the ball also shifts to the other team once the ball touches the net. The serving, receiving, and returning of the ball is supposed to be continuous until one of the teams is unable to successfully return the ball into the net. the points in a spike ball game are awarded regardless of the serving team using rally scoring.

Wining and Scoring in Spike Ball.

• A game is usually composed of 21 points, but a team has to get 2 points to win the game.
• The ball hit directly into the rim.
• The ball rolls across the net instead of bouncing from it.
• The ball hits the ground.
• The ball bounces and hits the net.
• A player hits the ball repeatedly more than once.
• A player gets hold of the ball and throws it instead of hitting it cleanly.
• The server messes more than once in a row.

Common Faults during a Spike Ball Game

• Serving the ball by directly hitting it from your hand. The ball should be served when it is 4 inches away from the player’s hand.
• The player who serves the ball should always stand 6 feet away from the roundnet.
• An opposing team aiming at preventing the other team from getting the ball hence a replay.
• The ball hitting the rim.
• The player serving the ball is only allowed to pivot but not to move sideways when serving.
• The ball should always reach conveniently to the opposing team without a player putting effort or jumping to reach it. Failure to this the team can always call on a fault and the ball is served again.
• A player touching the roundnet during the game is not allowed and the team they represent usually gets deducted a point.

Principles of Spike Ball

A game of spike ball involves hitting the ball on the ground such that the opponents are not able to reach the ball and return it to the other serving team. The allowed number of touches is three after which the ball is expected to have hit the net. The ball can also be touched using any part of the body and any contact with any body part is considered as a touch. The only different rule in spike ball that differs from volleyball is the fact that there is no side during the game. Players from any team are allowed to move all over around the net at the center.

Conclusion

Learning how to play spike ball requires one to first understand and know the rules in the game. Starting with the basic rules is essential and as the player or team progresses, they get to know even more complex gaming rules. Perfecting one’s skills in this game requires resilience in practice and maybe challenging at the beginning. A little effort is also needed to master the techniques completely.