Game creation a hit
H-Ball spreads to other states, regions
Mandy Toepfer
Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: Campus Life
"The bounce gives them time to recover," Hefley said.
Once the serving team can't return the ball correctly, such as letting the ball bounce more than once or the ball is hit out of bounds, the other team serves.
Although the rules state the game is played until a score of 11, 15 or 21 is reached, Hefley says teams don't have to keep score or they can play until an allotted time is up.
If a tie occurs, the deuce rule, in which a team has to win by two points, comes into play.
Besides a court to play on, only a ball is needed to play H-Ball. A volleyball is used for college and young adult game play, while a larger softer ball, such as a playground bouncy ball, works better for grade-school kids.
Hefley says it's best to have six people on a team, but it can be played with eight, or perhaps even more if players substitute in and out.
Will Bailey, senior in physical education, says he enjoys the opposition the two teams bring.
"It's a real competitive game whether you're a guy or girl," he said.
Maria Bernal, senior in physical education, says the game is easy to learn; it's how to hit the ball and other moves that take a little longer to get used to.
Bailey agrees it's easy to pick up on, especially for younger kids because they've been exposed to the playground activities of volleyball and four square.
Because it's a relatively simple game, H-Ball has spread. Hefley describes the links as a spider web. He teaches the game to those students who will be student teachers, who in turn take it and teach it in the schools.
Bernal says she taught the game to grade school kids for a clinical experience.
"They like it … It's a different game to play in the gym instead of the same volleyball game over and over."
Hefley also talks to fellow recreation teachers at state and national conventions to spread the game around. Although H-Ball is primarily played in the four states, Hefley has heard it's been played in North Dakota, Connecticut, Canada and even Australia. He says he returns e-mails a couple times a week to instructors from across the country asking for rules to the game.
Hefley says he isn't looking to patent the game, but he hopes to talk to student groups about it and turn it into an intramural activity.
"It's been fun to watch it grow," he said.
Once the serving team can't return the ball correctly, such as letting the ball bounce more than once or the ball is hit out of bounds, the other team serves.
Although the rules state the game is played until a score of 11, 15 or 21 is reached, Hefley says teams don't have to keep score or they can play until an allotted time is up.
If a tie occurs, the deuce rule, in which a team has to win by two points, comes into play.
Besides a court to play on, only a ball is needed to play H-Ball. A volleyball is used for college and young adult game play, while a larger softer ball, such as a playground bouncy ball, works better for grade-school kids.
Hefley says it's best to have six people on a team, but it can be played with eight, or perhaps even more if players substitute in and out.
Will Bailey, senior in physical education, says he enjoys the opposition the two teams bring.
"It's a real competitive game whether you're a guy or girl," he said.
Maria Bernal, senior in physical education, says the game is easy to learn; it's how to hit the ball and other moves that take a little longer to get used to.
Bailey agrees it's easy to pick up on, especially for younger kids because they've been exposed to the playground activities of volleyball and four square.
Because it's a relatively simple game, H-Ball has spread. Hefley describes the links as a spider web. He teaches the game to those students who will be student teachers, who in turn take it and teach it in the schools.
Bernal says she taught the game to grade school kids for a clinical experience.
"They like it … It's a different game to play in the gym instead of the same volleyball game over and over."
Hefley also talks to fellow recreation teachers at state and national conventions to spread the game around. Although H-Ball is primarily played in the four states, Hefley has heard it's been played in North Dakota, Connecticut, Canada and even Australia. He says he returns e-mails a couple times a week to instructors from across the country asking for rules to the game.
Hefley says he isn't looking to patent the game, but he hopes to talk to student groups about it and turn it into an intramural activity.
"It's been fun to watch it grow," he said.
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bill c.
posted 11/21/09 @ 9:18 AM CST
I teach in the KC area and brought HBall up here years ago. The kids in school love it and play it after school or when they can get a court. It is played in a lot of schools in PE from elementary to high school and after school programs. (Continued…)
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posted 12/08/09 @ 10:22 AM CST
Student Recreation Center provides a lot of opportunities for students.
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posted 12/15/09 @ 7:53 AM CST
It is great place to have good time.
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