Bounce past the defense!
Tap to bounce the ball, dodge the defenders, swish the hoops and grab the trophies. How far can you go?
- 🙅Pass a defender+1
- 🏆Grab a trophy+2
- 🏀Swish a hoop+3
- ✋Foul badge−2
How to play
Pick a division. Rookie: no fouls, bounce as much as you like. Pro: fouls and one floor bounce. All-Star: the shot clock runs and everything moves.
Defenders stand and jump across the court. Fly over the standing ones, over or under the jumpers — never touch them.
Drop the ball through a hoop for 3 points and grab the trophies hidden near the ceiling and the floor for 2 points each.
Dodge the foul badges (−2) and score before the 12-second shot clock runs out (−3). The ball may bounce on the floor once; the ceiling is out of bounds.
Three baskets in a row and the ball catches fire: trophies count double. A basket in the last two seconds of the shot clock is a buzzer beater worth 5.
Why it’s great for young players
AirBall is a one-button game, so even the youngest players can join in. It trains timing, hand-eye coordination and quick decisions — go over or under? risk the trophy or play it safe? — while the goofy defenders keep the mood light. Every run is different, and the goal is beating your own best.
Quick answers
Is AirBall free?
Yes — completely free in your browser, with no account, no download and no in-game purchases.
What does the leaderboard store?
Only the nickname you type in and your score — no email, no account, nothing personal.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes — it is designed for phones first. On tablets and desktops the court runs in a centered portrait stage and you can play with a click or the space bar.
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