Inversion Ball Rules
Equipment:
Volleyball and Basketball Court
2 Futsal Goals
Volleyball
Court Layout
Offensive Zone
Volleyball 10ft line (attack line)
Offensive Zone
Defensive Zone/ Goal Box
Goals
Volleyball Sideline
Basketball Court Lines
*The volleyball lines included in the diagram (light blue) are not used but included as references because
of the sideline and attack line that make up the goalie box. As well as the end line where players start
the toss off.
Out of Bounds
Out of bounds is considered the wall or curtain. If there is no wall or curtain it is the basketball court
line. Any part of the line is considered out.
Rules
Purpose
The purpose of the game is to score the most goals by the end of the time limit by passing and shooting
the ball into the opponent’s goal.
Updated Nov. 5th, 2015
Overview
The games is played with 7 players on each team (6 defense/offensive players and 1 goalie). There are 220 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime. Each team is given 2 timeouts per game (a one minute, and
30-second).
Starting the Game
Coin Toss
The game starts with a captain’s coin toss. Winner can either defer possession to the second half and
select side or select to receive and the opposing team can select side.
Toss Off
Teams start off lining up on the volleyball end lines except for the goalie who starts out in their goal box.
The tossing team tosses or serves the ball to the receiving team.
The ball must cross the midcourt line in the air, and once it does then all players are released from the
line. A re-toss is giving if it does not cross in the air.
If the ball goes into the tossing teams own goal it is a point for the receiving team, and then the
receiving team will toss off. The goalie cannot protect his goal during the serve. If they may contact
during the serve it counts as a goal for the other team.
If the ball goes out of bounds or touches the wall on the toss without being touched it is the receiving
team’s ball and are rewarded a free pass in where the ball goes out. If the ball is touched by the
receiving team and then goes out of bounds then it is the tossing team’s ball at the spot the ball went
out.
Game Play
Teams try to score by passing, catching, setting the ball to each other and bouncing or spiking the ball
into the goal while being defended by the other team.
Pivot
Once a player catches or gains possession of the ball they must stop where they are at and only proceed
by establishing a pivot foot and pivoting. If a player changes pivot foot it is a travel and the other teams
ball at the spot of the travel. A player can hold the ball, bounce it, pass it or shoot while pivoting, but
they cannot step to do so.
A stall count of 5 can be counted while a player holds onto the ball and is being guarded. Only the player
guarding may initiate and call stall count. If the count reaches to 5 it’s considered a travel and a
turnover.
Shooting/ Scoring
Players can shoot the ball by throwing or spiking the ball. If the ball is thrown it must bounce first before
entering the goal. If the ball is tossed or set and then spiked it does not require being bounced into the
goal. If the ball bounces on the goal line it counts as a goal.
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Players can only shoot the ball outside the goalie box (in the offensive zone) and cannot enter the goalie
box as part of shot (ie. A player jumps to shoot and lands in the goalie box). The exception is if a player
spikes the ball they must jump from outside the goalie box and make contact before landing in the box.
If a player shoots the ball from starting inside the goalie box and scores (whether it takes a deflection
from any team) the goal will not be counted and the goalie will start with the ball.
After a team scores there is a toss off with the team that just scored tossing off.
Defending
The defense tries to stop the offense by stealing the ball or blocking the shot. A player can guard other
similar to ultimate frisbee.
Making excessive contact with a player who is passing, shooting, or any contact with the opposing goalie
that prevents them being able to block a shot, will result in a foul and a dead ball. The team that was
fouled starts with the ball at the spot of the foul.
Some contact is allowed with catching or stealing a pass, but the majority of the effort must be towards
possessing the ball and not the opposing player.
Kicking
Players cannot kick the ball intentionally to score or to keep the ball away from another player. A player
can kick or use their legs to block a pass or shot. If a defending player attempts to block a shot with his
leg or foot and deflects the ball into his own goal the goal will be counted.
Goalie
The goalie can use their whole body to try and block a shot when they are in the goalie box.
When the goalie gains possession of the ball they can walk around their designated box for up to 5
seconds and then must pass the ball in.
No player may obstruct the goalie while they have possession of the ball. No player can screen the
goalie to impair their ability to block a shot.
The goalie is designated to staying in their goalie box.
Substitutions
Substitutions can be made during dead balls or after a goal. Substitutions are unlimited.
Overtime and Sudden Death
During tournament play if the score is tied at the end of regulation there will be a 2 minute overtime
period. The clock will stop after every goal. If the score is tied after the overtime it will result in a second
overtime period.
If the score is tied after both overtime periods it will result in a sudden death period. A coin toss will
decide who receives and sides. Sudden death is played where the first goal wins.
Clock and Mercy Rule
In the last two minutes of the second half, if the score is within 10 points the clock will stop after every
score. The clock will not restart until the ball has been played in and made contact with a player.
Updated Nov. 5th, 2015
In the last two minutes of the second half if one team is ahead by 10 points or more the game will be
over based on the mercy rule.
Dead Balls and Fouls
Dead Ball
A dead ball is when…
1. A goalie walks outside his goalie box with the ball.*
2. A ball is intentionally kicked during a scramble for possession from the other team. (Kicks to
block shots or passes are legal.)
3. The ball goes out of bounds. (The wall or end line is considered out. The ball must make contact
with the floor, wall or an object that is out of the boundaries to be called dead).
4. A player holds onto the ball for too long while being guarded (5 stall count)
5. A foul is committed.
After a dead ball the team that did not commit the infraction gets possession of the ball and throw in at
the spot of the foul.
*In the case of a goalie walking out of his box with the ball the possession will start with the opposing
team’s goalie throwing it in to their team.
Foul
A foul is committed if a player makes contact with the opposing player and obstructs a pass or a shot.
When a foul is committed the team that was fouled gets the ball at the spot the foul occurred.
If a player travels with the ball further than carried by their momentum.
If the foul was in the offensive zone a player can shoot the ball directly off the free pass.
Excessive fouling can result in an ejection by the games manager.
Mixed Rules
There must be a 5 to 2 ratio of guys to girls or girls to guys on the court at all times.
There must be a minimum of 5 players to start. There must be at least one of each gender.
Updated Nov. 5th, 2015