Squalleyball: Aussie Hybrid Sport's Big Draw

0:00This is Sydney News Today, every story, every city, every day. In Western New South Wales, a fun hybrid sport called Squally Ball, or Volley Squash, has been keeping Squash Courts busy for about 30 years. It mixes volleyball with Squash, played four players per side on a Squash Court, where the ball bounces off the walls to stay in action longer. The game goes by different names in towns like Cobar and Parks, but the rules stay simple. Team score point every rally until one reaches 21, no feet allowed, and serves can not touch the net, walls, or roof. This local favorite draws big crowds, with weekly games and parks pulling in 150 players of all ages, including high school teams that bring up to 40 kids instead of just 16 for regular Squash. Court managers say it brings in way more money than Squash alone, helping cover rents and keeping facilities open. Players love how it needs quick reflexes more than fancy skills, making it easy for anyone to jump in. Now, longtime fans hope to spread

1:01the sport beyond these towns, turning a regional secret into something bigger across Australia. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.