Spikeball, created in Hawaii by CEO Chris Rudder, has truly turned into an American phenomenon. An increasing amount of people are buying Spikeball game sets and are playing the game across the U.S.A, from campgrounds to their basements. Colleges are even picking up Spikeball as a club sport. Now, Spikeball is coming to Bloomington South!

A callout meeting for those interested in the Spikeball Club will be held today in room A328 after school.  Assured attendee and Spikeball virtuoso Andrew Whittington explains “Our sponsoring teacher is [Thomas] Rockey, he’s played it a lot with his friends.”

When asked what the club’s goal is, Whittington said. “The gist of the club is to try and grow the sport; it’s a lot of fun and a good way for people of all competition levels to get active. We hope to see everyone there.”

Rules of Spikeball and how to play:

• • Usually, it is 2 vs. 2 with a hoola hoop sized Spikeball net placed between the teams.

A player begins a point by serving the ball down on the net so it ricochets up at the player’s  opponents. They have up to three hits between them (as is the case in Volleyball) to control the ball and bounce it back off the net. When they miss, you score.

• One of the most fun aspects of Spikeball is the fact that there are no boundaries. Once a point starts, players can move or hit the ball anywhere.