- A team can score at either of the two rebound nets. For example, there are no designated sides or rebounding nets.
- Tchoukball is a non-contact sport. Players are not allowed to guard opponents, intercept passes, or purposely interfere with a ball thrown at the rebound net.
- Tchoukball’s “Rules of 3.” In the game of Tchoukball, a player with the ball may take up to three steps or hold the ball for 3 seconds.
- Tchoukball’s “Rules of 3.” Additionally, a team is only allowed three passes before throwing the ball at a rebound net.
- A ball rebounding off the net that is caught by an opponent is instantly in play. A ball that is dropped (or hits the ground) is given to the opposite team as in the game of Ultimate Frisbee.
- Rebounds may not be immediately thrown back at the rebound net. At least one pass to a teammate must be completed before shooting at the rebound net.
- After a score is made, the ball is given to a player on the other team where the ball hit the floor. Again, at least one pass must be completed to a teammate before shooting at the same rebound net.
- Tchoukball’s “Rules of 3.” A team is only allowed three throws at the same rebound net. After the third throw, the team has to use the other rebound net.
- The game is started by giving the ball to a team at the center of the playing area.
- After scoring a point, the opposite team throws in the ball from behind the rebound net as in the game of basketball. Again, at least one pass must be completed to a teammate before shooting at the same rebound net.
- A thrown ball hitting the frame of the rebound net is “dead.” The ball is given to the other team and put into play from behind the rebound net.
- A point is scored when a throw hits the rebounder and flies back into the field of play without being caught by an opponent.
- If the ball does not clear the Forbidden Zone, a point is not scored.