How roundnet scoring works
Roundnet, better known as Spikeball, uses rally scoring, which makes it one of the simplest sports to keep score in: every rally is a point.
Rally scoring to 21
Every rally scores, whoever served. Games go to 21 and must be won by two. Tournament matches are best of three.
Serving
The team that wins a rally serves next. Within a team, the server alternates, so both players serve equally over a game.
Possessions
A team gets up to three touches to return the ball to the net, which is what makes rallies long. It does not affect scoring, but it is why games take longer than the point count suggests.
Shorter formats
Games to 11 or 15 are common when one net has to serve a queue, and are used in pool play at tournaments to fit the schedule.
What Score All does with these rules
Rally scoring to 21
Every rally scores, whoever served. Games go to 21 and you must win by two. Tournament play is usually a best of three.
Serving
The team that wins the rally serves next, and within a team the server alternates. The console shows the serving side.
Shorter games for a queue
With one net and eight people, games to 11 or 15 get everyone playing. Both are presets.
Backyard rules
A point cap so a long deuce cannot run on, and a skunk rule at 11-0, are the two most common yard additions.
Roundnet scoring FAQ
How many points is a Spikeball game?
21, win by two, in standard play. Games to 11 and 15 are common for pool play and queues.
Do you have to serve to score?
No. Roundnet uses rally scoring, so every rally is a point regardless of who served.
How do you score Spikeball?
Rally scoring: every rally is a point regardless of who served. Games go to 21, win by two.
Is Spikeball the same as roundnet?
Roundnet is the sport; Spikeball is the brand that popularized it, and the name most people use.
Is there a free Spikeball scoreboard?
Yes. Score All keeps the score on any phone with a live link spectators can watch.