Nick Danger
2012-01-25 19:29:53 UTC
Okay, inspired by the pub yesterday I created a game to play today at work.
We have a 120' hallway here and a Super Ball that's been sitting inactive
on my desk for years.
Together you have everything you need for the newly christened Hall Ball.
The object is easy enough, throw the ball down the length of the hallway
without touching a wall.
A clean trip scores you a point. First to 5 wins the set but you must win
by 2 points.
First to claim 2 sets wins the match.
The game started out as a singles game but apparently we are good
ambassadors for Hall Ball as we started to get quite a few spectators
gathering in the doorways and even playing the roles of Hall Ball referees
and making calls on close wall skims.
By the time we were ready to start a second match we had so many players
wanting to join in we created Team Hall Ball with a 4 against 4 match.
Fun was had all around.
I've already had people come in inquiring about the game, the ball used,
and offering technique tips.
We still have a few official rulings to make regarding what type of throws
will be allowed and such but I figure we are well on our way to this
becoming an Olympic event.
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We have a 120' hallway here and a Super Ball that's been sitting inactive
on my desk for years.
Together you have everything you need for the newly christened Hall Ball.
The object is easy enough, throw the ball down the length of the hallway
without touching a wall.
A clean trip scores you a point. First to 5 wins the set but you must win
by 2 points.
First to claim 2 sets wins the match.
The game started out as a singles game but apparently we are good
ambassadors for Hall Ball as we started to get quite a few spectators
gathering in the doorways and even playing the roles of Hall Ball referees
and making calls on close wall skims.
By the time we were ready to start a second match we had so many players
wanting to join in we created Team Hall Ball with a 4 against 4 match.
Fun was had all around.
I've already had people come in inquiring about the game, the ball used,
and offering technique tips.
We still have a few official rulings to make regarding what type of throws
will be allowed and such but I figure we are well on our way to this
becoming an Olympic event.
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