What is some information on the game kin ball?

Question

What is some information on the game kin ball?

Answer 1

This game was developed to encourage teamwork, fair play, and fitness through the use

of a unique piece of equipment – a large 4 foot ball with a rubber bladder that “floats”

in the air.

There are 3 teams, each with a different color jersey/pinnie. There are four players on

each team. The players of the defensive team form a square around the ball. This same

square constantly follows all the movements of the ball. Each player is responsible for

a corner of the square and is situated about 10-12 feet from the ball. The four players

have to maintain the teams “square” formation. The ball starts in the middle, and one

team sets up to serve. The serving formation is as follows: two or three players kneel

down facing each other with heads down and arms outstretched. The ball is placed on

their outstretched arms. The server approaches the ball and says “OMNIKIN” &

another color (e.g. “OMNIKIN Black”) before striking the ball with the fist in an

upward motion. When the color is announced and the ball is in the air, the

corresponding team must catch the ball before it hits the ground. If successful, that

team sets up to serve immediately. If that team does not succeed, one point is awarded

to each of the two other teams, and that same team serves the ball. Official rules call

for 3 periods of 15 minutes each. If the score is tied, the game continues until there is a

winner.

Regarding the serve:

• Same player cannot serve twice in a row

• Server must say “OMNIKIN” and the color of a team before hitting

the ball.

• The server hits the ball in an outward or upward trajectory, never in a

downward direction.

• Three members of the same team have to be in contact with the ball

before the serve.

• Once the team has had 3 contacts with the ball, the server only has 5

seconds to serve.

• Server uses a closed fist (CAUTION: straight arm baseball swings

can cause elbow injuries!) with a bent elbow. Server can also use a

volleyball bumping action.

Boundaries:

• Walls, ceiling, any fixed objects are out of bounds

Scoring:

• Whenever a team commits a fault, the other two teams each get a point.

Interference:

• A point is given to the other teams if a player blocks another player

intentionally

• Accidental contact results in a re-serve

Advanced Strategies for the serve:

False server:

• Three players hold the ball. The false server is about to serve the ball. While

running towards the ball he shouts OMNIKIN and the color; fakes his serve when

he touches the ball and the true server hits.

Fake movement with the body:

• Sudden change in the technique of serving; change in speed in the movement of

the server, change in direction of the server.

The Pass:

• Just like running with the ball, passing from teammate to teammate allows a team

to choose a strategic offensive position. Usually, the player that passed the ball to

his teammates will be the one hitting.