Footbag Net

Footbag net is best described to the casual observer as a court game similar to volleyball, but using a footbag, and played with your feet. It consists of one-on-one competition (singles) or two-on-two (doubles). Players volley the footbag over a 5 ft. net which spans the 20 ft. width of the court to accumulate points while serving. The length of the court is 44 ft.

 

Game Basics

 

 

 

Field of Play:

Court Dimensions:
The footbag net court dimensions are the same for both singles and doubles
play. The court dimensions are 20 feet in width divided in half by the center line
and 44 feet in length divided in half by the net, making four equal serving
quadrants. For each side, the right hand serving quadrant will be considered the
"even" side, and the left hand serving quadrant will be considered the "odd" side.

 

It combines basic kicks, serves, spikes and digs. In singles play, two kicks are allowed per
side. In doubles play, three kicks are allowed per side and players (teammates) must
alternate contacts. The court is 20 ft. wide and a total of 44 ft. in length, with the net
dividing the court into two 22 ft. deep courts. The court is also divided down the center to
form four equal serving quadrants.

 

 

 

 

Outline of Contents:

301. Interpretation
302. Field of Play
302.01. Court Dimensions
302.02. Net Height
302.03. Court Surface
302.04. Boundary Lines
302.05. Footbag Net Equipment
302.06. Line Width
303. Rules of Play
303.01. Preliminary Procedures
A. Choice of Footbag
B. Footbag Dimensions
C. Coin Toss
D. Ready for Service
E. Changing Sides
303.02. General
A. Live Footbag
B. Legal Kicks
C. Player Classification
D. Doubles
303.03. Service
A. Hand Toss
B. Service Rotation
C. Server Rotation
D. Scoring
E. Partner Position
F. Support Leg Position
303.04. Scoring
A. Point
B. Side Out
C. Game
D. Match
303.05. Scorekeeper Responsibilities
A. Scoring
B. Service Rotation
C. Net Serves
D. Line Calls
E. Delay of Game
F. Crowd Control
G. Arbitration
H. Replays
I. Injury Time-Outs
J. Line Judges
K. Out-of-Bounds
303.06. Time-Outs
A. Number Allowed
B. Duration
C. Injury Time-Outs
D. Penalty
303.07. Out-of-Bounds Play
303.08. Fouls
A. Consecutive Foul
B. Delay Foul
C. Net Equipment Foul
D. Net Plane Foul
E. Receiving Foul
F. Service Line Foul
G. Total Kick Foul
H. Upper Body Foul
I. Delay of Game Foul
304. Tournament Procedures
304.01. Seeding
A. Tournament Contributions
B. Points
C. Timing
D. Criteria
304.02. Double Elimination Play
A. Movement in brackets
B. Game Length
C. Consolation Brackets
304.03. Pool Format Play
A. Movement in pools
B. Ditribution in pools
C. Game Length
D. Subsequent Rouns
E. Consolation Brackets
305. Glossary
306. Pool (Round Robin) Example
307. Double Elimination Bracket Example

 

 

301. Interpretation:

The purpose of the following rules is to provide guidelines to best describe how footbag
net is played. Since its inception, footbag net has relied on good sportsmanship and fair
play by all players. Therefore, the players have a basic responsibility to play within the
regulations set forth and to have mutual respect for all opponents and fellow players.
Violations of the player's basic responsibilities may result in penalties and
disqualification by the tournament director.

 


 

302.02. Net Height:
The net height is five feet and is measured at center court. (A net mesh of one
inch is recommended so that the footbag may not pass through.)

302.03. Court Surface:
The footbag net court may consist of or have any type surface. Well-trimmed
grass is suggested. The surface must be essentially flat and free of holes and
obstructions. A player's safety must be a determining factor when laying courts.
Use of gym floor tape and/or existing court lines is recommended for laying
indoor courts.

302.04. Boundary Lines:
The boundary lines surrounding the court are part of the court and are played
in-bounds. If the footbag touches any part of the line, the shot is played as a good
shot. In the absence of line judges, if a player (team) cannot see the footbag out,
the shot must be called in.

302.05. Footbag Net Equipment:
Touching any part of the net equipment such as the net, stanchion and guide
wires constitutes a foul. (See Foul Definitions, 308.08)

302.06. Line Width:
All official line widths shall be 2".

 

 

303. Rules of Play:

303.01. Preliminary Procedures:

A. Choice of Footbag: Prior to the start of play, players (teams) shall decide which
footbag will be used in the game (match). In case of disagreement, tournament
officials will provide a footbag.

B. Footbag Dimensions: Footbags used in regulation footbag net play must fall
within specifications set forth in Article 1, Section 106.01-D.

C. Coin Toss: A flip of the coin will be used before the first game (and third game
if necessary ) to determine service or side. The player (team) who wins the coin
flip has the option to serve first or defend a court side. The player (team) who
does not make the call of the coin toss in the first game calls the coin toss in the
third game, if necessary.

D. Ready for Service: Each person shall be in a ready position preparing for play
by either standing in the proper receiving quadrant or standing behind the service
line. Server must wait until receiver is ready.

E. Changing Sides. Players (teams) switch sides before the second game of a
match. In the third game of a match, or in a match of only one game, players
switch sides at 6 points for a game played to 11, and they switch at 8 points for a
game played to 15.