Kin-Ball

Kin-Ball is a team sport invented in Quebec, Canada, in 1986 by Canadian university professor Mario Demers.

Kin-Ball is a team sport invented in Quebec, Canada, in 1986 by Canadian university professor Mario Demers. It is played by three teams at the same time and is known for its large ball and emphasis on cooperation, positioning, and rapid play. The sport has gained international recognition and is governed by the International Kin-Ball Sport Federation.

History

Kin-Ball originated in Quebec, Canada, in 1986 and is credited to Mario Demers, a Canadian university professor and physical education teacher. It later spread internationally and is now played in multiple countries.

Gameplay

The sport is played by three teams on the same court. One team serves the ball after naming another team, which must then control it before it touches the ground to avoid conceding points. The game emphasizes rapid positioning and cooperative play.

Equipment and setting

Kin-Ball is typically played indoors, usually in a gymnasium. The game uses a very large lightweight ball, approximately 1.22 m in diameter, and requires enough open space for three teams to move and receive serves.

International organization

Kin-Ball is governed internationally by the International Kin-Ball Sport Federation. National and regional federations exist in several countries where the sport is played.