SkyBall™ 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 singles and doubles
• 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
• The returner must allow the serve to bounce before hitting it

• Games are played to 11 points (win by 2)
• The initial serving player serves one point and then players alternate two serves each
• SkyBall Quickplay matches consist of a single game to 11, while tournament play is best of 3, 5, or 7 games.

• After the serve, the receiving 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 game

• One player from each team must remain inside the court boundaries until the ball bounces in court

• The ball is hit out of bounds
• The ball doesn't clear the net
• The ball bounces twice before being hit
• A serve lands outside the correct service box
• A player touches the net or enters the opponent's court during play
• Player reaches over the net to hit the ball before it comes to their side
• Foot fault: Server steps on or over the baseline before serving the ball
• Double hit: The ball is hit twice by the same player in one stroke
• Carry: The ball is held on the racquet strings during a stroke