Freestyle street footbag - USA

The basic aim of the game of freestyle footbag (also known as hacky sack) is to stop the footbag from touching the ground by using your feet, legs, head, chest and shoulders to keep it in the air.
It can be played on your own (this is a great way of practising new moves) or with a group of others (the best way to have fun and get inspired). Playing in a circle, one player will pick the footbag up and throw it to someone else to begin the game.
All the players then work together to keep it in the air by passing it from person to person. If you are feeling good at this point, the time is right to pull out your advanced moves and impress the group!

The rules:
We have put together some loose rules for playing with your friends on the street. These are not officially recognised rules but are the standard codes of practice that we think true footbag players should stick to:

1) Keep the footbag in the air without using your hands or arms.

2) When starting off a game, always throw the footbag to someone else in the circle - never serve to yourself.

3) No apologising if you are the one who lets the footbag hit the floor. This will happen often and footbag is about encouraging new styles, not making people too nervous to play!

4) Don't be afraid to try new tricks! A basic trick from someone who is learning the ropes is applauded just as much as an advanced trick from an experienced player.

5) And last but not least, the game is all about having fun - advance your skills and show off your latest moves with a smile on your face.