Newcomb Ball: The Game of Catch and Throw!

Newcomb Ball is a super fun team game played with a ball and a net, kind of like volleyball but with a twist! Two teams stand on opposite sides of a net, and the goal is to throw the ball over the net so the other team can't catch it before it bounces. If they miss it or it bounces twice, your team scores a point! It's a great way to run around and have fun with your friends.

This exciting game was invented a super long time ago, back in 1895, by a clever lady named Clara Baer. She was a teacher at a college in New Orleans, USA. Believe it or not, Newcomb Ball was almost as popular as volleyball when it first started! It's one of the few sports created by women, which is pretty cool.

Playing Newcomb Ball is all about teamwork and quick hands! You throw the ball over the net, and the other team tries to catch it. They then throw it back. The main rule is that the ball can only bounce once before it's caught or thrown back. If the ball hits the ground twice on your side, or if you can't catch it, the other team gets a point! It’s a fast-paced game that keeps everyone moving.

To have a Newcomb Ball game, you don't need too much! You'll need a ball, which is usually about the size of a playground ball. You also need a net, just like in volleyball, set up in the middle of a court or a gym. That's it! You and your friends can start playing right away. It's a simple game that's easy to learn and super fun to play.