Roundnet: An Introduction

Materials

• A purpose-made low roundnet and ball
• Markers for serving positions and the central restricted zone
• A scoreboard

How to play

1. Stand two against two around the net. Mark serving positions about 2.6 m from its centre and a central 1 m zone from which final hits are not made. Practise the movements and agree to play to 13, winning by two.
2. Check the receivers are ready, then serve onto the net from outside the serving line. Allow two attempts. Two failed attempts give the other team one point.
3. The first return of a serve must use exactly three team touches before returning to the net. Later returns allow up to three, with no consecutive touches by the same player. Strike with hands; do not catch.
4. After each return, the opponents receive. There are no fixed sides; move around the net. Make the final hit from outside the central 1 m zone and do not obstruct opponents. Stop and replay if a collision is likely.
5. A floor drop, rim hit or excess touches gives opponents one point. Use a fixed serving order: the first server serves for one point, then each serves for two points. Finish at 13 or more with a two-point lead.

Ways to adapt

Not recommended for preschool or younger primary. Older primary: begin with cooperative rallies. This introduction gives the main principles and omits detailed competition rules such as pocket calls.

Sources and references

• Roundnet Belgium：Roundnet rules（17 July 2026版概要） ↗