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Footbag is a game played in most parts of the world using a small ball filled with beads. Well-known by the trademark Hacky Sack? (owned by Wham-O, Inc.), footbag as we know it was invented in 1972 by John Stalberger and Mike Marshall as a rehabilitation exercise for the knees. Its origins predate the modern invention by thousands of years in ancient China, where a slightly larger ball was kicked around a circle- also soccer's (football's) origin. The game spread throughout Asia separately from the Western version (footbag) and is now mostly played with a shuttlecock. But today footbag is far from its roots, and is proving to be a world-class, competitive sport, sharing cultural ties with most youth-oriented action sports, though stands alone, both unique and diverse. Kicking The game's origin is still enjoyed by millions around the world. All you need is a few friends and a little ball called a footbag. The rules are simple, try to keep the bag in the air using only your feet. Freestyle Basic circle kicking eventually turned into what we now call "freestyle," and has progressed into a mind-blowing performance of athletic, dexterity-driven maneuvers. Check out our Tricks section for examples. To take your game to this level of play, you really need the right equipment, so check out our shop for quality footbag products. Net Another competitive form of footbag is "net", played much like volleyball or badminton, but with a footbag and only the use of your feet is allowed. This website is dedicated entirely to freestyle, so that's about all we have to say about net. Be sure to check out footbag.org/clubs/ to find a club near you!
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