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Since the earliest days of competitive sports, athletes were selected for their speed, agility, strength, stamina, coordination, and intelligence. These individuals were typically leaders, champions, and heroes. They were able to face their fears and conquer all. |
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Unskilled athletes have spent their entire lives trying to achieve a fraction of this glory. Practicing, rehearsing, and preparing… Only to fail. |
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The creation of BBQ Ball has redefined the athlete. By combining the simplest elements of the most complex games, the greatest athletes have been born. |
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HOW WAS THE GAME CREATED |
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While barbequing during the summer of 2000, two slightly intoxicated college students began looking for an athletic activity that would pass the “down time” of outdoor cooking. It started with throwing a Nerf football back and forth. Then, the football was replaced with tennis balls. Both the tennis balls and football were then thrown against the wall and off the roof. While this did pass the time, there was no structure to the game. Then… suddenly… the monolith appeared. THROW THE TENNIS BALLS AT THE FOOTBALL… CLOSEST TENNIS BALL WINS. Barbequing will not be interrupted… beer consumption will not be interrupted… and there is an objective… a challenge... BBQ Ball was born. |
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BBQ BALL… EVOLVED |
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BBQ Ball remained in this dormant state for many years. While fully entertaining, something was missing. |
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On January 31, 2004, the missing pieces of the game fell into place. Many rules had been created prior to this date, but they weren't fully appreciated until all of the Ballers united and decided to have an official tournament. The new rules completed the game. |
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PERFECTION HAD BEEN ACHIEVED |
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