Patent ID: 8435142
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: A63B,A63C

Abstract:
1. A method for at least two teams to play a game with a ball, the method comprising, starting the game by placing a ball in play on a playing surface comprising a plurality of zones relative to a goal, wherein each of the plurality of zones have distinct rules for handling the ball, wherein the playing surface has at least two goals each having two distinctly defined scoring zones comprising at least one substantially vertically configured open ring having an opening wherein said open ring is positioned between two horizontally configured support posts and an arced rectangular-shaped opening positioned below the two horizontally-configured support posts; contacting the ball within at least one of the plurality of zones using the distinct rules for handling the ball; scoring the ball by passing it through a scoring zone of the goal; calculating points based on passage of the ball through a scoring zone of the goal; recording the points scored during the game using scoreboard equipment; and keeping time for the game using clock equipment.