Official Rules & Regulations

Choose a sport to view the official SoloArena rules.

Scoring System

Points are awarded based on where the shot is taken. Twos and ones create a fast-paced, strategic game.

2 Points: Shots made from beyond the three-point arc.
1 Point: Shots made from inside the three-point arc.

Fouls & Physicality

The game relies on a call-your-own-foul system, but a referee has the final say to maintain fair play and pace.

✅ Player-called fouls are the standard.
⚠️ Referee makes the final call in disagreements.
🚫 No full-contact backing down or shoulder charges.
⛔ Excessive physicality results in a warning, then disqualification.

The Flow of Possession

Every possession follows a clear path, from the initial check to clearing the ball after a defensive stop. This sequence keeps the game moving.

1. Check Ball at Top

2. Player Attempts Shot

3a. Score? Keep Possession (Make-it-Take-it)

3b. Miss? Defense Must Clear Ball

Violations & Penalties

Breaking the rules has clear consequences. This list details common violations and their associated penalties.

Violation	Penalty
Carrying/Palming	Loss of possession.
Double Dribble	Loss of possession.
Travel	Loss of possession.
Shot Clock Violation	Loss of possession.
Out of Bounds	Loss of possession.
Excessive Physicality	Warning, then disqualification.
Technical Foul	Loss of possession, opponent gets 1 point.

Fair Play & Spirit

Beyond the rules, we uphold a spirit of respect, sportsmanship, and intense, yet clean, competition.

🤝 Respectful conduct is mandatory.
🗣️ Trash talk is part of the game, but keep it clean.
🚫 No abusive language or unsportsmanlike behavior.
🏆 Celebrate wins, learn from losses, and always show good sportsmanship.

Tennis

Scoring

Match Format: Best of three sets. The first player to win two sets wins the match.
Advantage: The traditional scoring system is used. At deuce (40-40), a player must win two consecutive points to win the game.
7-Point Tie-Break: Played if a set reaches 6-6. First to 7 points by a margin of two wins the tie-break and set.
10-Point Match Tie-Break: Played if the final (third) set reaches 6-6. First to 10 points by a margin of two wins the match.

Tennis

Match Flow

Warm-up: A 3-minute warm-up is allowed before the match begins.
Service: A coin toss determines the first server. The server gets two chances for a legal serve. A double fault loses the point.
Continuous Play: A strict time limit (e.g., 25 seconds) is enforced between points.
Medical Timeouts: One medical timeout per match, lasting a maximum of 3 minutes.

Tennis

Player Conduct

Code Violations: Unsportsmanlike conduct (abuse, delays) will result in penalties: warning, point penalty, game penalty, and potential disqualification.
Fair Play: Players are expected to maintain a fair and respectful demeanor throughout the match.

eSports

Preparation & Setup

Game Selection: Players agree on the game (e.g., FIFA, League of Legends, Valorant) before the match begins.
Pre-Match Settings: Standard settings are enforced (e.g., no mods, official maps). Players verify settings mutually.
Warm-up: Brief practice rounds allowed to ensure equipment readiness.
Match Start: Coin flip or random selection determines starting player or team (depending on game).

eSports

Match Rules

Format: Depending on the game, matches are typically best-of-one or series. Refer to game's official rules for scoring.
Time Limits: Match length adheres to game's default or agreed time (e.g., 10-30 minutes).
Tie Resolution: If tie, proceed to overtime or sudden-death mode as per game's rules.
Pauses: Short breaks allowed for technical issues, but intentional delays penalize the player.

eSports

Conduct & Fair Play

Disconnections: Player has 5-minute grace period to reconnect; otherwise, forfeit. Network issues may restart match.
Fair Play: No cheating (e.g., hacks, exploits). Grifting or unsportsmanlike behavior leads to penalties.
Communication: Respectful chat; toxic behavior results in warnings, mute, or disqualification.
Presence: Players must remain active; AFK or deliberate stalling is forbidden.

Pickleball

Scoring

Game Format: Games are played to 11 points. The winner must have a two-point lead.
Scoring Call: The score is called as three numbers: the server's score, the receiver's score, and the server number (1 or 2, for doubles). In a 1v1 match, only the first two numbers are used.
Serving Only: Only the serving player can score a point.

Pickleball

Service & Return

Underhand Serve: The serve must be an underhand stroke with the paddle head below the wrist at contact.
Diagonal Serve: The serve must be hit from behind the baseline and land in the diagonal service court.
Double Bounce Rule: The receiving player must let the served ball bounce once before returning it. The server must also let the return bounce once before hitting it.

Pickleball

The Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone)

No Volleying: Players cannot hit a volley (hitting the ball out of the air) while standing inside the kitchen or on the kitchen line.
Foot Fault: If a player's momentum carries them into the kitchen after hitting a volley, it is a fault.
Exceptions: You can enter the kitchen at any time, but you cannot volley from inside it. You can hit a ball that has bounced in the kitchen while standing there.

Padel

Scoring System

Match Structure: Matches are played to 6 games in a set. Best of three sets wins the match.
Winning a Set: First to 6 games, but must win by 2 (e.g., 6-4). If tied at 6-6, a tiebreak to 7 points is played.
Points Scored: Points are scored with each exchange you win, unlike traditional tennis.

Padel

Court & Equipment

Court Size: Played on a 20x10m court enclosed by walls and fencing.
Equipment: Uses solid paddles (no strings) and a pressurized ball similar to tennis.
Serve: Underhand serve from behind the service line, diagonally into the opposite service box. Faults on four successive serves change the serve.
Bounce: The ball must bounce in the opponent's court before being returned.

Padel

Fair Play & Fouls

Fouls: Hitting the ball before it bounces (fault), delaying play unnecessarily, or contacting the net/fencing.
Fair Play: Players must remain in their own half and not interfere with opponents.
Unsportsmanlike: Verbal abuse or intentional misconduct results in penalties up to disqualification.
Spirited Competition: Encourage skillful, fun play with respect for opponents.

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