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Bossaball

Put a giant inflatable platform, a tramboline, a net in-between and 4 men on each side - preferably with volleyball, football and a little capoeira background, and one with gymnastic ability will be a bonus too - and you get - Bossaball!

I'm not sure where this game originated, but looking at the official site and the photos and videos, not surprise if this is from the land of beaches, bikinis and football - Brazil. Here's a sample of the rules:

Bossaball can be played in teams of three to five players. The aim of bossaball is for each team to ground the ball on the opponent's field.

Each team is entitled to a maximum of 8 contacts with the ball on its own field, while the trampoline jumper gains height to prepare a smash.

Any body part can be used. Players can touch the ball only once with their hands, or double touch it with their feet and/or head.

Once a team grounds the ball on the inflatables they gain one point. Scoring on the trampolines is worth three points. Hitting the bossawall - the rings around the trampolines - doesn't count as a score, so the rally continues -- Wikipedia

And check out this entry about the Bossaball referees -- They have a whistle, a microphone, various percussion instruments and a dj set. Yep. A DJ Set. He'll probably be scratching and whistling while gesturing for the scores.

A video of the game between Brazil and Spain will give you a better idea:

So when will we see this at Sentosa?

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Bossaball is a new sport related to beachvolleyball, beachsoccer, footvolley, capoeira and gymnastics. It is a serious competitive sport and a a lot of fun. Bossaball can be played in teams of 3, 4 or 5 players. It combines elements of volleyball, foot... [Read More]

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