SkyBall™ Official Rules

SkyBall™ is an exciting sport that combines elements of tennis and pickleball. These official rules govern all SkyBall™ matches and tournaments. Players are expected to familiarize themselves with these rules to ensure fair and enjoyable gameplay.

• Court Size: 44 feet long and 20 feet wide for doubles (16 feet wide for singles)
• Net Height: 34 inches at the center, 36 inches at the sidelines
• Racquets: 21-inch stringed racquets (textured or hexagonal strings are prohibited)
• Balls: High-density foam balls approved by SkyBall™

• Only one serve attempt is allowed
• Serves that touch the net and land in the correct service box are considered lets and must be replayed
• Any form of serve is allowed, with players traditionally using an overhead serve
• The returner must allow the serve to bounce before hitting it

• Games use traditional tennis scoring (0, 15, 30, 40)
• At deuce (40-40), a deciding point is played (no advantage)
• Sets are played to 4 games, requiring a 2-game advantage to win
• At 4-4, a tiebreaker to 5 points is played (win by 2)
• Matches are typically best of 3 sets (best of 5 in major tournaments)

• After the serve, each side must make at least one groundstroke prior to volleying the ball
• If a player releases their racquet to make a shot, it counts as long as the racquet doesn't land on the opponent's side
• If the ball comes into contact with any part of a player's body during a live point, that player loses the point
• Players switch sides after every odd game

• One player from each team must remain inside the service line and alleyway until the ball bounces in court
• The receiver's partner must be in the box directly opposite the server

• The ball is hit out of bounds
• The ball doesn't clear the net
• The ball bounces twice before being hit
• A player touches the net or enters the opponent's court during play