Let’s Talk About The “Sport” of Footbag
This post is inspired by a post on the Freedom Footbags blog titled “Is That A Sport“. Freedom Footbags has some sweet footbags available in their shop. The owner of Freedom Footbags, Daryl Genz, is the creator of the Mr Sandbag, arguably the best (and one of the cheapest) all around footbags available. You can buy the Mr Sandbag from the Freedom Footbags Shop for $7.00.
Is footbag a sport? This question has been debated time and again by those that love the game, and by those that have no concept of it. Still, the query has yet to be answered definitively. While dictionary definitions may shed some light on the topic, to really characterize a sport, the basic components of any game must be considered.
Sport can be defined as the very delicate dance between motion, agility, competition, and physical exhaustion. In short, sport can only exist when there are people involved in one activity that understand, and seek to conquer, this action.
Any sport whether it be chess, baton twirling, hockey, football, or footbag needs only to include one thing – a game that can be played by all, but only mastered by a select few. Think Vasek Klouda, or Jorden Moir.
Therefore, whether or not those observing the game consider footbag a sport does not matter. The critical eye of others does not define any activity as sport – only those that act to become a vital part of a game can make this decision.
Footbag players take their sport seriously, competitively, and determinately … all essential components of a true sport.
March 3rd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I used to love playing footbag when I was younger.. it is nice to find a bog dedicated to the game.. keep going
March 4th, 2008 at 1:28 am
The sports is also the same in our country, its our native sport but the ball we used is a soft plastic which also controlled by feet or any parts of the body except hands. by the way, your blog has nice concept as well on your topic posted. keep it up the good work…