Roundnet

Two-a-side beach sport — bounce a small ball off a circular trampoline net at the centre of a 360° court.

👥2 per team🌤outdoor

What is Roundnet?

Roundnet (commercially Spikeball) is played two-a-side around a small circular trampoline net set on the ground. A serve rebounds off the net and rallies unfold in any direction — there are no boundaries. Games use three touches like volleyball and go to 21 points. The Spikeball Tour Series and USA Roundnet Nationals lead the pro scene.

Quick facts

Category

Ball Sports

Type

Team sport

Players

2 per team

Where played

outdoor

Country of origin

🇺🇸 United States

Estimated origin

1989, Jeff Knurek (concept); 2008, Chris Ruder relaunch (Spikeball, Chicago)

Olympic

No

Popularity

major

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified