Welcome to Airball
Airball is a fun and exciting game where two players face off on opposite sides of the court trying to outplay their opponent with strong, strategic hits. Airball is played using a volleyball, hitting it twice for every shot. The game combines elements of four-square, tennis, dodgeball and volleyball to create a unique, entertaining experience that is still easy to play.
Airball Leagues
Airball leagues are biweekly events where players participate in two official matches to earn an automatic spot in the Airball Championship. Players are randomly assigned opponents each week, ensuring fair competition and exciting matchups across all skill levels.
Airball Championship 2026
Champion, Bennett Cullum. Runner-up, Sebastian Rivest.
Current League Rankings
Top performers in the 2026 season
How to Play Airball
An engaging and dynamic outdoor game that emphasizes skill, strategy, and physical activity
Basic Concept: Players face off on opposite sides of a court, with the server hitting the ball in the air before sending it over and the receiver using two hits after one bounce to return it.
1Setup
- Draw a rectangle on a flat, hard surface: 24 feet long by 16 feet wide
- Leave at least 10 feet of empty space around all sides
- Draw a line down the middle to create two equal halves
- Draw a "spiking line" on each side, 7 feet from the middle line
- Create three equal zones (5'4" each) on both sides of the middle line
2Gameplay
- The receiving player must let the ball bounce once, then return it with two hits
- One hit in the air, followed by one hit to the other side
- If a player touches the ball before it bounces, the opponent scores
- If a player fails to hit the ball twice, the opponent scores
- If the ball lands on the line, the play is redone
3Serving
- Server must stand with both feet stationary in square A
- Toss the ball upward and hit it twice toward the opponent's side
- No moving feet during serve
- No severe bending or squatting
- Cannot bounce the ball before serving
4Spiking
- Hits must be upward unless spiking
- Ball must be hit from the spiking box directly in front of you
- No part of your arm/hand goes above your shoulder
- Second bounce stays within the court's side boundaries
- May go beyond front/back boundaries
5General Rules
- All hits must be forceful - no soft touches or drop shots
- Second bounce must land on opponent's side of court
- Cannot step on opponent's side of court
- Players may overturn referee calls through mutual consent
- Both players must clearly see and agree on what happened
Official Airball court layout with dimensions and zones