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Fistball (Faustball)

F
PLAYERS
10+, two teams (5-a-side)
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
MEASUREMENTS

Court roughly 50m x 20m, split by a net or rope about 2m high

HOW TO PLAY
1

Split into two teams of five standing on opposite halves of a court divided by a low net.

2

Serve the ball toward the other side by striking it with a fist or forearm over the net.

3

The receiving team may let the ball bounce once, then pass it among teammates using up to three touches before returning it.

4

Only strike the ball with a fist, forearm, or arm — open-hand contact like volleyball is not allowed.

5

Score a point when the ball touches the ground on the opponent's side or they fail to return it within the touch and bounce limits.

6

Play to a set number of points per set and win the match by taking the majority of sets.