THE EFN STRIKER
HOW TO PLAY EFN
PRO – HIGH COMPETITION SPORT
The 1-8-1 Rule
EFN is built around this foundational and easy to remember core rule:
1 bounce allowed on the rival’s court
8 seconds to retain/control and return the ball
1 final action to complete the play/ strike a point.
This creates a fast-paced, tactical, and explosive attack and defense game — ideal for competition, fitness, and skill development.
EFN Key Rules
Singles: 1v1 format
Played on a court divided by a net.
Scored by Points: Points are won by executing strategic shots the opponent cannot return within 1 bounce.
Played by sets: 3 sets or 5 sets. 20 points each set. You need to win 2 sets out of 3 or 3 sets out of 5 sets.
Serve must be delivered cross-court (diagonally), landing in the opponent’s service zone. 5 seconds to serve.
Players must return the ball within 8 seconds using one final action (kick, header, or chest strike)
No hands to lift the ball at serve.
Don’t step on the service line during a serve.
At serve, receiver player must be out of the field.
The Ball allows only one bounce on the opponent’s side.
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Only feet, legs, chest, and head can be used — no hands or arms allowed!
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Touching ball with hands or arms turns opponent’s point.
Every fault is a Point!
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Ball lands on a sideline during the game, game goes on! Ball is considered In Game!
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Players must change sides when a set is finished.
Doubles: 2vs2 format
Basic Rules are the same as single format.
On doubles, players can pass the ball many times as they want to in 8 Seconds.
When one player on a team loses a serve, the partner takes over the next serve.
Fast, Fun, & Strategic – Combining physical resistance, technical control, and in-game tactics.
“Evolve Yourself”