In the past year, this phenomenon could already be observed in some parks and on beaches: Four people stand, run and jump around a circular net while hitting a small plastic ball over the ears. We’ll tell you what the trend sport Spikeball or Roundnet is all about.
As with other team sports, fun and team spirit are also the focus in spikeball. The players are also required to have a lot of coordination and speed as well as stamina in longer games on hot summer days. If you are looking for an easy-to-learn outdoor sport that you can play with your friends in the park or on the beach with good weather, Spikeball is for you in summer 2021.
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What is spike ball?
The trend sport spikeball (also known as roundnet ) can best be described as a kind of mixture of volleyball and table tennis. Two teams of two compete against each other and try to let the small ball bounce off a net on the ground with as hard or targeted hits as possible so that the opposing team can no longer return the ball. Roundnet is similar to other racquet games, but has its own special features and rules.
Spikeball: Rules and Gameplay
Roundnet’s biggest unique selling point is the play equipment itself. The light and easily transportable net is simply stretched over a ring with five feet at the scene and you’re ready to go. The rules are straightforward, so even newbies can get started quickly. The course of the game is as follows: The information is given from a distance of at least 1.80 m and with one-time net contact with the opposing player. He tries to fend off the call with his hand, foot, head or any other part of his body so that his teammate can easily reach the ball. As in volleyball, a maximum of one contact per player or three contacts per team is permitted. The ball must be hit in such a way that it touches the net once at the end. The rallies continue for so long
With this video by Roundnet Germany , you are welcome to get an idea of the fun trend sport.
Buy a spikeball set: You need this equipment
To play spikeball, all you need is a net with a ring and feet, and the game ball. The following sets also come with spare balls, ball pump and carry bag:
- Standard spikeball set for about 65 euros.
- Spikeball Pro Set with reinforced net and balls with more spin for around 100 euros.
In addition to the original Spikeball®, other Roundnet manufacturers are now also very popular. The alternative sets from the following providers were rated as particularly good:
