AAVEG XVII – FEAR THE FORCE: THROWBALL (WOMEN)

Get ready for an exciting display of teamwork, coordination, strength, and sportsmanship at AAVEG XVII – Fear the Force: Throwball (Women), presented by Team VAPS in association with ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad.

Bring your team together and step onto the court for an action-packed women's throwball tournament. Showcase your throwing accuracy, quick reflexes, and team coordination as you compete against other teams for the championship. Every serve, catch, and point will bring you closer to victory!

Event: AAVEG XVII – Fear the Force: Throwball (Women)
Venue: ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad
Date: 20th – 22nd November 2026

Registration Fee: ₹1,200 per team
Winning Prize: ₹12,000

Throwball Tournament Guidelines & Rules

1. Team Composition

• Each team must consist of 7 players and a maximum of 2 substitutes.

2. Match Format

• Matches will be played in a best-of-three-sets format.
• Each set will be played up to 15 points (conditions apply).
• A service charge counts as a point, following the straight-points rule.

3. Throwing Rules

• The ball must be thrown above shoulder height. Side-arm throws are not allowed.
• The ball must be caught with both hands and thrown with one hand.
• The ball must not touch any part of the body beyond the palms.
• Pushing the ball or shifting it from one hand to another is prohibited.

4. Catching Rules

• Two players cannot catch the ball simultaneously. Spinning the ball is allowed.
• A player cannot make a 360-degree turn while holding the ball.
• The ball must be released within 3 seconds of catching.

5. Service Rules

• Service can only be made after the whistle and must be completed within 5 seconds.
• Double touches by two players during service reception are not allowed. Double touches by different players are permitted for other balls, but double touches by the same player are prohibited.
• Jumping while catching the ball is prohibited, including during service.
• Players must not cross the service line. Doing so results in a service break without a reserve.

6. Ball In/Out Rules

• If the ball falls within the box, it will be considered a foul.
• The ball may touch the net, except during service.
• Players from the same team may catch the ball after it touches the net and returns to their court, provided no previous double touch has occurred. This rule does not apply to receiving an opponent's service.
• Any ball touching the boundary or box line will be considered IN.

7. Court Arrangement

• The player arrangement in each half-court must follow a 2-3-2 formation during service.

8. Time-Outs

• Each team is allowed 2 time-outs per set.

9. Serving Order

• Every player on the court must serve in an orderly sequence. Once all players have served, the order will repeat.

Contact for Queries

• Krishnav: 9953586602
• Govind: 7569065482

Gather your teammates, prepare your best strategies, and get ready to dominate the court at AAVEG XVII – Fear the Force!