Learn more about Cowball

  • In short, Cowball is a tennis association that organizes the greatest, high energy tennis game. Cowball introduces a unique format consisting intense and fast matches. You will get to see players showing pure emotions because of a time limit, high intensity points and no room for mistakes.

    In competition format, teams will fight to conquer the Cowball Cup. The Cowball Cup was founded by three tennis mates playing at professional level themselves. The grand final will take place at our assigned final location.

  • COWBALL RULES: 2VS2 FORMAT

    BASIC STRUCTURE

    • Teams: 2 players vs. 2 players. Only one player plays during the point while the other waits in the back of the court.

    • Game Win Condition: To win a game, your team must win three consecutive points.

    • Match Win Condition: The first team to win six games wins the match. If the score reaches 5-5, a team must win by a margin of two games. At 6-6, a deciding game is played.

    POINT STRUCTURE

    • Serve: Points begin with an underarm serve.

    • Serve Placement: The serve must be initiated from anywhere behind the baseline, between hip and shoulder height. One foot may be on the tram lines.

    • Serving Rules:

      • One Serve Only: There is no second serve.

      • No-Let Rule: The serve is played regardless of whether it hits the net.

    STARTING THE MATCH

    • First Point: The first point begins with two shots played through the middle of the court. After that, the point is live.

    • Feeding: The team that wins the first point gets to feed the next serve.

    POINT CONTINUATION

    • The team that loses a point may feed the next ball immediately after the first bounce.

    TIMEOUT

    • Each team is allowed one timeout per match, lasting one minute.

    • To call a timeout, simply raise your arm and announce it. Choose wisely!

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

    • No Warm-Ups: There are no warm-ups during match time. Get straight into the action!

    Now step onto the court, claim your victory, and make sure every point counts!

  • "There must be something we can add to tennis which makes it even more entertaining."Did you know that the effective playing time-that is, the percentage of the total playing time in a match-amounts to 20-30% on clay courts and 10-15% on fast court surfaces? That means a 5 hour lasting tennis match can actually be 30 minutes of playing!

    As professional tennis players ourselves we play Cowball often. It brings us to a different state of mind. A lot of emotions are brought up because of this intense game. The combination between a singles and doubles tennis match, this is what makes it so much fun. With Cowball we want to unite, connect and inspire. Experience it all with Cowball.

  • Cowball aims to be globally organized as an additional event apart of the original tours. The goal of Cowball is to empower tennis and create a renewed fanbase for the sport.

  • Cowball is unique in its own way. Our format will be different than a traditional tennis match or tournament. Cowball combines a singles strategy with the team effort of a doubles match. As a team you can get the best out of each other which creates intense, high energy matches with the best level. With our platform we want to create memorable days for everyone. Spectators and players!