A point is started when a player serves the ball down onto the spikeball net, causing it to bounce up towards his opponents. The returning team has up to three hits (bumper, set, spike) to return the ball to the net. The rally continues until a side is unable to return the ball to the net in three touches. At this point, the serving team gets one last chance by throwing the ball into the ring at the far end of the court. There are two ways to score in spike ball: by hitting the ball out of the ring or into the net. If a player hits the ball out of the ring, it's a point for his team. If they hit it into the net, it's also a point for their team. However, if they don't touch the ball with their hands before it goes out of the ring or into the net, then it's a free shot for the opposing team. The first player to reach five points wins the game. If both teams are still tied after all the players have taken their turns, then the number of rallies determines the winner. A single-rally game would be considered a loss for your team if you fail to return the ball into the net after all your opponents have had a turn. A multiple-rally game on the other hand, allows your team to win without returning the ball into the net if all their opponents are out of chances.