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Kronum
Kronum is a new sport that combines the skills of modern athletics. It was invented by sports entrepreneurs seeking to create the first new team sport in nearly 100 years. The game was invented to be run by the people and for the people, the first sports democracy. This sport is fast paced and hard hitting. It combines basketball, soccer, and handball and is played on a round field with four nets.

History

Kronum was invented in 2006 by young sports entrepreneurs in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first Kronum ever played took place in Villanova at a place known as The Pit. 20 guys gathered on a round field trying to figure out how this new game should be played. The first Kronum League took place in 2008 at Gables Park in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The league consisted of 8 teams. In spring 2010, Kronum League came to the world wide web. Kronum League released it's own website via www.kronum.com. The league also began publishing game and player highlights on the internet.

Rules

Kronum is played on a round field with four goals. The game is divided into three 20 minute periods. Each team uses 10 players. When on offense, the team may attack at any of the four nets. The field is divided into zones. The goal zone is the crease type circle in front of the net. The wedge is the area immediately outside the goal zone, this is the only area that hands cannot be used. The flex zone is the area outside of the wedge up to the cross zone. The cross is best described as the area on the field that looks like a cross. The second ring is where the ball changes possession. The prime ring is where the game begins with the prime rush. Hands may be used everywhere except in the wedge zone. The ball can be dribbled either like soccer or basketball anywhere else on the field. The nets have a crown above the crossbar that has five rings. These rings count as double points. The value of the shot depends on where it takes place. Goal zone shots are worth one or two, wedge zone shots are worth two or four, flex zone shots are worth three or six, and cross zone shots are worth four or eight. The rare eight point shot is also known as a kronum. The game allows for physical play within reason. Anyone going for a loose ball is considered fair game to get hit. Any foul or handball within the wedge results in a penalty shot from the top of that zone. Any ball that goes out of bounds gives the other team the option to score right away, without going back to the second ring.

Positions

Currently, Kronum has three prototypical positions. Crossers play mainly in the cross zone, but do roam all over the field. Acting as sort of point guard, these players clear the ball on defense and distribute the ball on offense. While they will score some points, the main strengths of rangers are agility and field vision. Rangers cover lots of ground on the field. Both offensively and defensively these players with cover from the cross zone to into the wedge. These players can score and defend well with speed and strength. Wedge backs typically are position around one net for most of the match. Offensively, these players can be big scorers, but defensively these players are even bigger. Many of these players either have a goalie background or just have quick reflexes.

Style of Play

The major team sports that are popular today are all nearly 100 years old or more. These sports were invented for the skills of athletes in those time periods. Kronum was created to suit the modern athlete. The game requires a unique skill set. Skills range anywhere from the footwork of soccer, to the ball skills of basketball, to the toughness of ice hockey. This sport challenges athletes to think in a completely different mindset from any other sport. Team offense can be as simple as moving the ball to find the less-defended net, or feeding your strong scorers. Team defense can involve several different strategies. Some teams will have rangers and crossers sliding to the net being attacked, similar to a zone. Other teams position crossers at specific nets and let rangers pressure the ball. While still other teams may even position a second man in the net. Player have a wide variety of styles. Certain players with soccer backgrounds like keeping the ball at their feet, while they still use their hands, they prefer rolling the ball out in front of them for a powerful shot. Other plays score mainly with the arm strength. While a minority use the baseball throwing approach, most prefer the jump shot from the boundary of the wedge.

The League

The current Kronum League consists of 8 teams. These teams include the Nimble Jacks, Work Horses, Night Owls, Throwbacks, Urban Legends, Jet Sets, Morningstars, and Limelights. Last season included each team playing the others, as well as a mid-season Captain's Cup, and the Kronum Cup at the end of the season. The Nimble Jacks took both the Captain's Cup and the Kronum Cup on their way to an undefeated season. References

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