As kids in the 50's in Bklyn we mostly played against our apartment building wall and we played Chinese handball. In this game the, the ball hits the ground first then hits the wall. It was also called Ace-King-Queen. The sidewalk had expansion lines around every 5 feet so each box was your territory. The first box, the Ace, served and he/she defended the box and if successful got a point. If not, he/she moved to the end of the line. Sometimes we had 10 players. We mostly used Spaldeen balls and occasionally Pensy Pinkies. The ball on the wall did make a sound that carried into the apartments so occasionally they occupant would complain. A few times Mrs Shaipiro would open her window and squirt seltzer at us. We could play all day.
I'm also a 50's Brooklynite and we played Chinese handball also. A player could hit the ball more then once as long as he hit it into his own box, he tried to set up the next shot that he would hit into the opponents box making him miss. Sliced shots were often used as these bounced in unexpected ways and were harder for opponents to hit.
This a deep part of nyc urban culture, my brother in law put me on when I was a kid. Then I grew up and put people on. People outside of ny don’t know what this game is. Back in my brother laws day, everyone was outside and courts were filled. I think today most people spend their time inside so the scene is not as big as it used to be. I appreciate this video brother. Gave me a lot of good memories. I’m about to call some friends up n play
I have to say as a former Queens boy, you gave a great 3 minute video on the basics. Not to quibble I never heard of "Screen Block" we just said "block" and at 2:55 that guy does a wicked Backhand. I notice stuff like that ad My left was week and did all kinds of "trick" stuff to compensate for the week. Did you ever play with Spaldeens?
In Italy, we call it Sphera Muris, from the Latin language. The only difference is that there’s a horizontal line marking where the ball can’t go below (usually it’s about a meter or less). Also, the field is made up on the spot every time you play outside (so far, it only exists outdoors).
In addition, our 2v2 mode allows for quick passes between teammates (up to 3, like in volleyball), with strategies similar to volleyball-defense, set, and spike. But these aren’t mandatory. We have three options: hit it right away, receive and spike, or receive, set, and spike. In the everyone-for-themselves mode, we form a long line, and each player takes their turn. If you lose 3 lives, you’re out, until only one player remains. In this version, of course, you only have one touch per turn.
Hey, im developing a Virtual Reality game based on the NYC street style of playing the game. Let me know if you are interesting in a short interview to help develop the game
As kids in the 50's in Bklyn we mostly played against our apartment building wall and we played Chinese handball. In this game the, the ball hits the ground first then hits the wall. It was also called Ace-King-Queen. The sidewalk had expansion lines around every 5 feet so each box was your territory. The first box, the Ace, served and he/she defended the box and if successful got a point. If not, he/she moved to the end of the line. Sometimes we had 10 players. We mostly used Spaldeen balls and occasionally Pensy Pinkies. The ball on the wall did make a sound that carried into the apartments so occasionally they occupant would complain. A few times Mrs Shaipiro would open her window and squirt seltzer at us. We could play all day.
I'm also a 50's Brooklynite and we played Chinese handball also. A player could hit the ball more then once as long as he hit it into his own box, he tried to set up the next shot that he would hit into the opponents box making him miss. Sliced shots were often used as these bounced in unexpected ways and were harder for opponents to hit.
This a deep part of nyc urban culture, my brother in law put me on when I was a kid. Then I grew up and put people on. People outside of ny don’t know what this game is. Back in my brother laws day, everyone was outside and courts were filled. I think today most people spend their time inside so the scene is not as big as it used to be. I appreciate this video brother. Gave me a lot of good memories. I’m about to call some friends up n play
Nice video, we play out on Long Island. Was taught by my Dad who grew up in Brooklyn. ✌️
Thanks for the explanation! Looks like a lot of fun!
In Philly we played against the back wall of the neighborhood supermarket or the last row house exterior wall.
Very different to Australian school handball. My daughters have just got into it, it’s been so fun to play again!
I have to say as a former Queens boy, you gave a great 3 minute video on the basics. Not to quibble I never heard of "Screen Block" we just said "block" and at 2:55 that guy does a wicked Backhand. I notice stuff like that ad My left was week and did all kinds of "trick" stuff to compensate for the week. Did you ever play with Spaldeens?
In Italy, we call it Sphera Muris, from the Latin language. The only difference is that there’s a horizontal line marking where the ball can’t go below (usually it’s about a meter or less). Also, the field is made up on the spot every time you play outside (so far, it only exists outdoors).
In addition, our 2v2 mode allows for quick passes between teammates (up to 3, like in volleyball), with strategies similar to volleyball-defense, set, and spike. But these aren’t mandatory. We have three options: hit it right away, receive and spike, or receive, set, and spike.
In the everyone-for-themselves mode, we form a long line, and each player takes their turn. If you lose 3 lives, you’re out, until only one player remains. In this version, of course, you only have one touch per turn.
last thing : we use the tennis ball!
Hey, im developing a Virtual Reality game based on the NYC street style of playing the game.
Let me know if you are interesting in a short interview to help develop the game
wow id love to see a working handball videogame 😅 what a concept
I have been waiting for a VR handball game let me know how I can help. Need to go dust off y VR headset
Used to play every day in Brooklyn on 19th. Street. Handball court and park are no longer there. They put up a school.
School isn’t a bad build, but damn all the memories of all the people on that park just gone and buried under the school
In Australia, this is known as "Lunchball".
Anyone know what ball I can use to play handball? Any advice?
Penn are most accessible
Sky bounce are the best and NYC original!!!
@@imcreatives01you must be from Florida or just not from NYC
@@bedbugsnbeyond24x7yeah I barely see Penn balls even tho they’re valid 😂
Penn makes the best handballs
East New York BROOKLYN STAND UP!!!!!!!
Who was that guy dancing. Let’s labb and play handball
Where's the next video pimp juice?