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By RORY MOORE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leadership Studies Association hosted the first Wallyball Wednesday match of the Fall semester in the Racquetball Courts of Cunningham Hall this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wallyball combines elements of volleyball and racquetball. Teams play on two sides of a court and serve with a large ball while being permitted to hit off the walls or ceiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justin Greenleaf, a faculty member of the leadership program, coaches students on how to play the sport and has played it ever since he discovered it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI started playing it as a result of when the activities were put on my intramurals,\u201d Greenleaf said. \u201cIt was fun, and we were trying to come up with a signature activity for the leadership studies association, and this is what we came up with. We\u2019ve played it for several years, and students have continually gained interest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concept of Wallyball was first conceived by Joe Garcia in 1979 and has gained popularity through the American Wallyball Association and the Wallyball Information Network, which both have different regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t actually play by official rules,\u201d Greenleaf says. \u201cWe modify our rules a little bit, and we feel like it\u2019s more fun that way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to keeping students active, Wallyball Wednesday serves as a means for them to meet each other and boost their mentality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the leadership program, we\u2019re all about creating change and building relationships,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s what playing this sport does for these students. It\u2019s a very positive psychology mentality where everybody\u2019s having fun, there\u2019s lots of high fives, no negativity. Not only do they get to know each other but to get to know the program also and be more connected to the program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall reception towards Wallyball Wednesday has been positive among students, especially those who engage in sports regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople just feel like they\u2019re a part of something,\u201d Greenleaf said. \u201cWe have regulars, and we have people who come in once in a while and others who come in consistently and are part of the Wallyball family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Games are played every Wednesday at 4:30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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