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Great sport played with three teams at the same time on one court, using a giant 4-foot (1.2 m) diameter ball weighing only 2 lbs (1 kg). The serving team calls the color of one of the opposite teams of its choice. The team that has been called must catch the ball before it touches the floor and then serve it back to another team. If a team lets the ball drop to the floor, the two other teams score one point each. Players can use their whole body to keep the ball off the floor but only the upper body to serve the ball. The size and the lightness of the ball along with the rules of the game allow everyone to participate in the action, everybody touches the ball and every team scores points. This sport is played by more than 6 million people in 10 countries and reaches the important educational objectives of cooperation, fitness (aerobic), accessibility and sportsmanship. With its unique properties, KIN-BALL® sport also helps fight childhood obesity. KIN-BALL® sport is recognized by several national associations of physical educators worldwide. The International KIN-BALL® Sport Federation has organized World Cup competitions in 2001 (Canada), 2002 (Canada), 2005 (Belgium) and 2007 (Spain). The next championship will held in Canada this Fall 2009. www.kin-ball.com for more informations |
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