Headis, a mix of table tennis and soccer.

This sport uses a table very similar to that of table tennis, but with the players striking a 7-inch rubber ball with their head. The tactics of tennis and table tennis are involved, as well as soccer element, the header.

Game Rules

The rules are similar to those of table tennis, with a few exceptions.

• The Headis ball is 7 inches, weighs about 100 grams, and is made out of rubber.
• The right to serve is played off before the game and changes after three played points.
• If the score is 11:10 the right to serve changes after two played points each.
• After each set the right to serve changes as well.
• The service has to bounce on the own side first and then on the opponent’s side.
• If the ball touches the net or the opponents edge the service will be repeated.
• A mistake at the service leads to a direct point for the opponent.
• Volleys (striking the ball before it hits the player’s own side) are allowed, as well as touching the table with any part of the body.
• Each game is played to 11 points and up to 2 sets, although a player must be ahead by two points to win each set.

Take a look at some of the top plays from a Headis championship.