User:Brianmshannon1/sandbox

Aqua sport is an intense aquatic based team sport. The goal of the game is to win by reaching a score of ten before the other team. Points are scored when the batter hits the ball and is able to reach the opposite end of the arena before the pitcher can stop the play. Because of its effective cardio and full body workout, Aqua Sport is rapidly gaining notice and participation across North America.

Gameplay
1.) Each team consist of two players who must alternate position after ever point/out.

2.) The play begins when the player, standing at the halfway line, throws the Aquaball toward the batter.

3.) The player may choose to swing or wait for a better toss.

4.) Contact of the ball results in:

a.) A foul ball: If the ball is tipped straight back or up, the play resets and the game continues.

b.) Mulligans: If Mulligans is called the play resets and the game continues. The player may call mulligans only once per bat session, and must make the call before making a forward motion. c.) A Hit

5.) After a hit, the player must swim and reach the opposite end of the arena before the pitcher is able to stop play.

6.) The pitcher attempts to stop play by swimming to the hit ball, and then returning to the batter's box before the swimmer reaches his destination.

7.) During the play, the other players on both teams my interfere with the play by:

a.) Wrestling/holding back other players.

b.) Knocking the ball to a new destination.

8.) The player may choose to attempt a double play by leaving the far end and swimming to the centre line. If the player chooses to attempt this, he must continue his action and still may be called out.

Origins
The game began in 2010 when a hungover Grady Kell and Brian Shannon decided to go for a swim. Upon finding a ball, the two decided to attempt to make a new game. Tossing the ball back and fourth over the course of over 36 hours, rules were slowly adapted into a primitive version of what we see today. After several months of work and collaboration, and a set of extensive injuries to the two boys, the rules were finally set, with the exception of the two opposing players. The two opposing players were added into the game in an effort to try and attract females into the pool the two boys. Although the girls didn't stay, the idea of having two more players did, and the game was created.