Para table volleyball main rules

Each team has a maximum of 3 touches, a minimum of 1 pass is required and passes need to alternate between players on the same team

The serve and the returned ball must bounce only once on the opponent’s playing surface of the table

The server has one chance to execute a successful service

During the service the player is not allowed to step inside the court or on the baseline, both feet must remain touching the ground

The server and the receiver remain the same for 4 rallies. The service is rotated after 4 valid rallies

If the ball has been returned from inside of the lines to the opponent’s playing surface, the next return from the same team must be made from outside of the lines

If the ball bounces on the edge of the table, the serve or rally must be repeated unless the opponent touches the ball

If the ball hits the side of the table, it is considered as a fault

The half-way line can only be crossed when passing the ball backwards to your team

Returning the ball is only allowed if it is on your own team’s side

Spiking downwards is only allowed if the player is outside the lines and one foot must stay on the ground

If you step inside the lines the ball must have an upwards trajectory

Spiking with a jumping approach is allowed for men they must ensure they land with both feet outside the lines; for women must ensure both feet do not cross the lines before jumping

Each team has the right to request the chance to earn the ‘doublepoint’ once every set. The ‘doublepoint’ is a chance to gain 2 points instead of one in a single rally

Any contact with the table is forbidden