Beatball has a variety of patents in design across Australia, the United States and various countries around the world to protect its concept design.
Beatball has been developed to be played in a variety of ways:
Beatball VOLLEY
Beatball Volley is played with similar rules to volleyball but includes soccer techniques with feet, head, knees, shoulders and chest.
Services can be done by hand strike or by kick.
Ball headed and then kicked in succession by one player is counted as one touch. A ball touched by hand strike and then kicked, headed or by knee in succession is also one touch. No double successive hand strikes allowed.
Max 3 touches per team (a hand strike, knee, head, or chest touch coupled with a kick is counted as one touch. Only “one touch” is allowed per player.)
A ball slammed in or landing on the opponent’s trampoline red mat zones on the full counts as a “bullseye” and wins 2 points.
Any part of the body that touches the net during defence or attack is out.
Ball touching the floor is out.
No intentional contact between players during play.
Any ball that accidentally scrapes the arena roof during play is still counted as in unless "replay" is called.
Only one player is allowed in a trampoline zone at any time.
The remaining rules are as per Volleyball standard rules.
Player numbers for Pro Play at least 4 players per side.
Intermediate Play at least 5 players per side.
Social and Family Entertainment can accept up to 10 per side.
When the receiving team wins a rally, it gains a point and the right to serve. The side that wins the right to serve must rotate clockwise by 1 position prior to commencing serve.
Games are played until one team first hits 25 points with a clear lead of 2 points, a winning side must have at least a two-point lead if there is a draw at 24 to 24 to win a game. 1 set has 5 games, best of 5 games wins set.
Any ball that lands outside the white boundary lines or hits a wall is out.
Only the 2 players in the 2 trampoline zones receiving serve can attempt to block a serve by launching vertically in the trampoline zones. Blocking a serve at the net is not allowed by any other player.
A World-Class Facility that takes sports like Beach Volleyball - Indoor Beach Volleyball and Volleyball to another level of excitement.
Beatball CATCHVOLLEY
NEW RELEASE
Beatball CatchVolley is a team sport that had its inspiration from Beatball Volley but with much more simplified gameplay.
Similar to Beatball Volley and Volleyball but with a lowered net, simple rules and a larger, slower ball. Players are allowed to if they choose, catch the ball, reset and return it back over the net or pass to another player similar to Volleyball.
A perfect introduction for juniors and beginners to learn the basics to progress their skills onto playing Beatball Volley.
Normally played with 5 or 6 or more a side, the more players, the easier the game gets and more fun it becomes.
Catch Volley is extremely fun to play in teams and kids learn and master it very quickly.
RULES
Play starts with a serve from a player who throws or kicks the ball into play from their side to the other Team's playing area.
Players try to catch the ball and throw the ball back over the net in the hope the other team drop the ball or it lands on the ground in their court area.
Players on the same team can pass the ball 3 times to each other before the ball needs to go over the net.
There are some variations to the rules that can be added depending on skill level of players for example, if a player knows how to hit, spike, head or kick the ball over the net on a volley, this can also be allowed. Normally the trainer can assess and adjust the game to suit the age and skill level of the groups playing.
POINTS
Play continues with a catch and a throwback until one team scores a point.
A point is scored when the ball is thrown into the opposing Team's side and lands on the ground, this is "out" and attracts 1 point.
A point is also scored if a player drops their catch and lands on the ground.
If the ball lands in the opposing Team's side but on the red Trampoline Zone mat, then this is "Bull's eye" with 2 points won.
The first team to reach 25 points wins the match.
AGE GROUPS
7 - 11+ years, although many older kids and beginners enjoy playing this version as an introduction to Beatball Volley.
BENEFITS
A great introduction to Beatball Volley, teaches hand-eye coordination, faster reaction times, team building and is a great fun exercise.
It’s not difficult to see that tennis and Beatball Volley and Catch-Volley have their similarity; both involve hitting a ball over the net in the hope that the opponent won’t be able to return it. Much like Tennis, Beatball Catch- Volley requires short and explosive movements and cat-like reflexes, rather than long runs down a pitch.
Beatball SLAM
Slam is a new sport that crosses Badminton, Tennis and Trampolines. It uses specialised graphite bats and speed controlled plastic balls. Great for people who enjoy tennis and badminton and want to play them in a new innovative and challenging way.
Maximum 2 hits per side in volley format but never one-person touches twice in succession.
(One person can hit or set the ball for the next team member to return the volley over the net) If the ball is hit into the opposing trampoline target mat zone, double points are scored.
All other rules are similar to badminton.
Scoring rules are as per badminton:
A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points.
When the receiving team wins a rally, it gains a point and the right to serve, and its players rotate one position clockwise.
At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.
At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
Beatball DUNK
Beatball DUNK is an exciting new game developed by the team at Beatball which combines Basketball and Netball in one.
Our Beatball court (22 metres x 12 metres size) adapts to play Beatball DUNK. Centre line Volleyball Net is removed out of obstruction during play.
Beatball Dunk can be played 4 on 4 teams / 5 on 5 teams / 12 on 12
Dunk can be played as per Basketball rules or Netball standard rules. Adjustments to the rules can be made by the players prior to play.
After each successful basket, the ball is then turned over to the opposition.
A free throw is awarded from the free throw mark for any penalty.
The most goals scored at the end of the 2 halves wins. A digital scoreboard is provided inside the cage which is transmitted to the large scoreboard visible to all in the venue.
Ball has a 3-second or 4-step rule and can be bounced as per basketball or played as per netball rules, this rule and any custom rules rest with the players to choose at the start of each game.
Goals can be shot from anywhere on the court while the trampolines can be used to propel forward or obtain a height advantage over the players on the ground area, for passing or shooting for goal. Shooting a goal from any trampoline is an instant 3 pointer. Trampolines have competition springs and mats designed to allow players to easily run across during play.
Our air-cushioned patented floor surface provides great stability and a higher level of protection compared to hard wooden flooring used normally.
If your passion is Basketball or Netball, this sport is a must-try for you and your teammates to throw down the Beatball DUNK way.
Beatball CAGE SOCCER
Introduction
Cage Soccer is a brand-new crossover sport just released from the team at Beatball Australia. It is primarily designed for introduction into junior age groups 6 yo to 18+ yo, with the view that as the game evolves it will become available to older age groups at a more advanced level of design, rules and play.
Beatball Cage Soccer takes the best elements of soccer and futsal to create a new fast, fun, exciting new sport. Played on our custom air-cushioned surface, the game hits a completely new level of excitement for players. Cage soccer is easy to learn and anyone who has played or learning Futsal/ Soccer will easily adapt and master this new sporting challenge. The ball is always in play except when a penalty or goal is scored.
Player numbers.
Juniors
Ages 6 years to 13 years up to 12 players per side. (Sessions Available Now)
14 years -17 a maximum of 5 players per side. (Sessions TBA in the near future)
Adults
18 years and over, 4-5 players per side maximum. (Sessions TBA in the near future)
Beatball Management will use their discretion on player numbers for each event.
Player numbers are controlled to ensure that safe player spacing and free movement is achieved within the playing area.
Ball
The Beatball Cage Soccer Ball is made of a special foam/rubber that is very soft on impact but very stable for passing, bounce and kicking. When it comes to choosing soccer balls for matches, we always keep in mind the age and skill level of our players. For our younger players, we use a lighter ball that's easier to handle. It's just one of the ways we make sure everyone has a great time playing!
There is a 4-second time limit on kick-ins, corner kicks, free kicks.
Players cannot play the ball if they have fallen to the ground. If this happens, it will result in an indirect free kick awarded to the opposition team.
Slide tackles are allowed as long as he or she does not use excessive force. Nonetheless, if a sliding tackle by any player is considered careless, reckless, or carried out with excessive force, it is a direct free kick.
Any tackle that endangers the safety of an opponent is strictly against the rules.
There is no offside. Players can enter the goalkeeper's D-zoned area and can score from any part of the court.
Goals can be scored directly from anywhere on the court.
The goalkeeper cannot leave his/her ‘D’ with the ball in his/her hands. If this happens it will result in a free-kick to the opposition.
The goalkeeper may leave the ‘D’ in order to save the ball as long as:
He/she does not touch the ball with his/her hands
He/she starts his/her slide within the ‘D’ area.
When Goalkeeper gets possession of the ball he can kick/throw pass past the centre line of the court to put the ball back into play.
Players may not use their elbows or sweep legs or kick at legs in order to win possession of the ball. A warning will be given, and a direct free kick awarded to the opposition. If repeated warnings are given to the same player, then the offending player will be immediately suspended from the match.
The ball is out of play when:
Play has been stopped by the referee;
Players must refrain from kicking at or aiming at any player's head.
Play On
Play on if the ball touches, hits or rebounds off any obstacle within the Arena such as a net, padded post or wall.
Ball is in play if it hits the netted roof and rebounds back into play or if the ball hits any part of the Beatball Cage walls or wall nets.
Any ball that passes or bounces across the trampoline surface is play-on.
Penalty Kicks
Penalty Kicks are to be taken from the designated Red Line marker lines situated at each forward half of the Arena.
Duration
2 x 10mins halves or 2 x 15mins halves with 5 mins break. The duration halves can be varied longer pending on session time and preference at the time of booking session.
Beatball CAGEBALL
Introduction
Cageball is another new crossover sport from the Beatball Team. It combines elements of Soccer and Basketball. Instead of 2 basketball rings, 2 soccer goals are used.
Each team tries to score a goal by kicking, throwing, hitting or headshots into the goals. Each goal is one point and the first team to 25 points wins.
Cageball is easy to learn and anyone that has played or learning Basketball/Futsal/ Soccer will easily adapt and master this new sporting challenge.
Player numbers.
Juniors
Ages 6 years to 13 years up to 8 players per side. (Sessions Available Now)
14 years -17+ a maximum of 5 players per side. (Sessions TBA in the near future)
Adults
18 years and over, 3 players per side maximum. (Sessions TBA in the near future)
Beatball Management will use their discretion on player numbers for each event.
Player numbers are controlled to ensure safe player spacing and free movements are achieved within the playing area.
Rules
Large 90/120cm Cageball
Positions - Goalkeepers, Forwards and Defenders as per soccer rules.
Anyone can shoot a goal.
2 Teams - Blue Team/ Red Team - 2 Goals - 2 Goalkeepers - Up to 8 players per side.
Players can catch, pass, throw, hit or kick the ball during play, aiming to get the ball into their own goals for a point.
Players can run with the ball across the court.
Player intercepts to obtain ball possessions are allowed, same as Basketball rules.
A "Ball Up" is used if the ball is locked in a contest for more than 10 secs.
No tackling above shoulders allowed. No Pushing other players.
Rough play and or hard-tackling is not allowed. Any tackle that endangers the safety of an opponent is strictly against the rules.
Points are shown on the led scoreboard during play so everyone knows who is winning!
Summary
A fast, fun and super exciting team sport for ages 6+, boys and girls love it!
Rules and ball size are adapted to suit the player's age and skill, the younger the players, the bigger the ball used!!
Matches are supervised and umpired to ensure fun has had by all.
Cageball can be booked as a session on its own per hour or it can be chosen as a sporting challenge in a birthday package.
Duration
2 x 10mins halves or 2 x 15mins halves with 5 mins break. The duration halves can be varied longer pending on session time and preference at the time of booking session.
