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Downball, also recognised as handball or four-square, is a ball game popular in Australian schools. [1] It is also commonly played by the broader Australian population.
The game is officially played on a flat indoor court, with connected lined square zones of 2m x 2m, with matches involving anywhere between four and eight players. Downball is played with a rubber high bounce ball.
In an unofficial setting, the game can be adapted to any environments where square/rectangular-lined flat grounds can be found, including parking lots, driveways and footpaths. In these situations, players sometimes use a tennis ball (if it is all that is available).
In February 2020, the first officially recognised Downball organisation, Downball Australia, was created. [2] [3] [4] [5]
A major contributor to this article appears to have a
close connection with its subject. (January 2024) |
Downball, also recognised as handball or four-square, is a ball game popular in Australian schools. [1] It is also commonly played by the broader Australian population.
The game is officially played on a flat indoor court, with connected lined square zones of 2m x 2m, with matches involving anywhere between four and eight players. Downball is played with a rubber high bounce ball.
In an unofficial setting, the game can be adapted to any environments where square/rectangular-lined flat grounds can be found, including parking lots, driveways and footpaths. In these situations, players sometimes use a tennis ball (if it is all that is available).
In February 2020, the first officially recognised Downball organisation, Downball Australia, was created. [2] [3] [4] [5]