Rules

  • The game can be played with a regular volleyball.
  • Doubles format is played by two teams of two players.
  • Each team has a maximum of 3 touches before passing the ball to the opponent's playing surface.
  • A minimum of 1 pass is required between players in the same team, before passing the ball to the opponent's playing surface.
  • The serve and the returned ball must bounce only once on the opponent’s playing surface of the table.
  • The server has one chance to execute a successful service. During the service the player is not allowed to step inside the court or on the baseline, both feet must remain touching the ground.
  • The server and the receiver remain the same for 4 rallies. The service is rotated after 4 valid rallies.
  • If the ball has been returned from inside of the lines to the opponent’s playing surface, the next return from the same team must be made from outside of the linesy.
  • If the ball bounces on the edge of the table and then directly on the floor, the serve or rally must be repeated.
  • If the ball hits the side of the table, it is considered as a fault.
  • The half-way line can only be crossed when passing the ball backwards to your teammate.
  • Returning the ball is only allowed if it is on your own team’s side.
  • Spiking downwards is only allowed if the player is positioned outside of the lines. The player is not allowed to step on or inside the lines during the moment of the spike.
  • If you step inside the lines the ball must have an upwards trajectory.
  • Spiking with a jumping approach for men: they are not allowed to step on or inside the lines before jumping and they must ensure they land with both feet outside the lines.
  • Spiking with a jumping approach for women: they are not allowed to step on or inside the lines before jumping and they are allowed to land inside the lines.
  • Each team has the right to request the chance to earn the ‘doublepoint’ once every match. The ‘doublepoint’ is a chance to gain 2 points instead of one in a single rally.
  • A match consists of two or more winning sets. A set is won when a team reaches 12 points, except if there is a final set, where teams have to win with 2 points difference.
  • Any contact with the table is forbidden.

Download here the official Rules and Regulations by ITVF

The official table volleyball court lay-out

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