Also still popular in the modern day is Sepak Takraw which is played throughout East Asia and is especially popular in Malaysia and Thailand. It uses
a larger ball and is often played by two competing players over a net, with
players awarded points for getting the takraw to hit the ground on the opponents
side of the court. This game was invented by the Malaysian Royal family around
500 years ago and has since spread right across Asia (known in the Philippines
as Sipa P.J. Williams Jersey , in Burma: Chinlone, in Laos: Kator and in Indonesia: Raga).
Other similar games that have disappeared over the ages are Tsu Chu (which originated in China and is thought to have influenced the development of
Kemari), and a game played by Native American Indians involving kicking around a
small pellet-filled animal hide bag.
The modern game of footbag was invented in 1972 by John Stalberger and Mike Marshall of Oregon in the USA. They came up with the name ‘Hacky Sack but also
registered it as a trademark, hence the two different terms that are used to
describe the sport today (footbag and Hacky Sack).
In its basic form footbag does not have winners, losers Garrett Grayson Jersey , or direct competition between players, making it somewhat unique among sports. Of course in footbag tournaments a competitive
element has to be introduced and comes in two forms; footbag ‘net and footbag
‘freestyle. The first, as the name suggests, is played by kicking the footbag
over a net in a game with rules similar to volleyball (and Sepak Takraw). The
second allows a player a set amount of time (usually a couple of minutes) in
which to perform a pre-scripted routine involving linking a series of tricks
together, often to music. The worlds best players can put together some
incredible sequences which become an almost balletic art form as well as a
competitive sport.
The International Footbag Committee (IFC) is the body responsible for overseeing international footbag competition and agreeing the rules of the sport
(they publish a rule book and update it annually). The International Footbag
Players Association (IFPA) is the other large international footbag
organization Hau'oli Kikaha Jersey , they are ‘a non-profit public benefit organization dedicated to the growth of footbag play world-wide, as lifetime recreation and
as a competitive sport and their long-term goal is ‘…to have the world-wide
sport of footbag become recognized by the International Olympic Committee and
other international amateur sports organizations (quoted from the official
website of the IFPA). Every year many footbag events take place in countries
across the world and competitions attract thousands of spectators and
competitors.
As has been mentioned, freestyle footbag in the streets is very different from competition footbag. There are no winners, making it very easy for people
to pick up and have a go. There are very few other activities where it is normal
for complete strangers to join in a game and for novices to be welcomed and
encouraged to try it out – a basic trick from someone who is learning the ropes
is applauded just as much as an advanced trick from an experienced player. As
someone who has spent many hours in the sunshine kicking a little sand filled
bag around with a circle of friends, I personally have a real love for the game
and the things it stands for. Rather than being a competitive pastime Stephone Anthony Jersey , freestyle footbag is more about group participation and appreciation of the skills of others. The two main rules are
that you must always pass to someone else if you are the one starting off a
game, and that there is no apologizing when the footbag is dropped. Footbag is
all about having fun, advancing your skills and showing off your latest tricks.
Footbag is a growing sport, and with such deep roots in cultures around the globe it is only going to get more popular. The values of respect and
sportsmanship that go with it are things that will only benefit the game and the
people who play it. Footbag is also a great sport for improving flexibility,
balance and reactions Andrus Peat Jersey , and for general fitness, so grab yourself a hack, get out there, and give it a go.
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