Rules & How to Play
What is Catchball?
Catchball (כדורשת) is a team sport played primarily by women, originating in Israel. It combines elements of volleyball with a unique catching net called a "keshett." The game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and inclusivity, making it accessible to players of all fitness levels aged 25-60+.
Each team consists of 6 players on the court at a time.
Teams may have up to 12 players on the roster, with substitutions allowed between sets.
Players rotate positions clockwise after winning service.
Keshett (Net): A handheld catching net unique to Catchball. Each player holds one.
Ball: A standard volleyball or similar-sized ball.
Court: Standard volleyball court dimensions (18m x 9m).
Net Height: Similar to volleyball — 2.24m for women.
Matches are played as best of 3 sets.
Each set is played to 25 points (with a 2-point lead required).
A deciding third set is played to 15 points.
Each team gets 2 timeouts per set (30 seconds each).