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Capball is usually played with [http://gero.hiho.jp/caps8/cap734.jpg orange Gatorade]  or [http://www.cornerstonebranding.com/site/portfolio/portifoliopics/CCC-Powerade-On-the-Field.jpg black Powerade] caps, which fit well to the hand.  Smaller plastic caps are nearly impossible to flick, and larger ones do not fly as far.  The infamous [http://www.nesquik.com/images/nes_rtd_logo.jpg blue NesQuik cap] can be finger-slung, but with reduced arc, speed, and distance.
 
Capball is usually played with [http://gero.hiho.jp/caps8/cap734.jpg orange Gatorade]  or [http://www.cornerstonebranding.com/site/portfolio/portifoliopics/CCC-Powerade-On-the-Field.jpg black Powerade] caps, which fit well to the hand.  Smaller plastic caps are nearly impossible to flick, and larger ones do not fly as far.  The infamous [http://www.nesquik.com/images/nes_rtd_logo.jpg blue NesQuik cap] can be finger-slung, but with reduced arc, speed, and distance.
  
In Capball's first year at Williams (Sage Hall basement-style Capball), the sport often took on a hybrid baseball form, in which [http://www.fordogtrainer.com/pics/agitation-stick/bamboo-agitation-stick/bamboo-agitation-stick-schutzhund-stick-bamboo-agitation.jpg  bamboo ], [http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/4585937625971248.JPG?0.296969483558135 broken crutch] and [http://www.trincoll.edu/~kclark2/images/Jill's%20Monkey%20Face.jpg massive, erect penises] were swung at the projectile cap.
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In Capball's first year at Williams (Sage Hall basement-style Capball), the sport often took on a hybrid baseball form, in which [http://www.fordogtrainer.com/pics/agitation-stick/bamboo-agitation-stick/bamboo-agitation-stick-schutzhund-stick-bamboo-agitation.jpg  bamboo ], [http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/4585937625971248.JPG?0.296969483558135 broken crutch] and [http://www.trincoll.edu/~kclark2/images/Jill's%20Monkey%20Face.jpg massive, erect penises] were swung at the projectile cap.  [http://wso.williams.edu/facebook/pic?id=2356 Pocius '06] tended to swing and miss a lot.
  
 
Mission Park-style Capball, or Extreme Elimination, involved stopping projectivle caps with one's hands, and thus encouraged the use of Fischler '06's celebrated "Scooby Gloves."  Gloves of [http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/01-Feb-2003/532-coldweather_glove.jpg this type] allow for maximum comfort and control.  In the specific case of Fischler's gloves (which have never been photographed), coolness of apparel played a signficant role in the game itself.  O'Hanlon '06, in particular, found himself fearful of the Scooby emblem emblazoned on their backs, sometimes retreating to his room in response to the gloves' [http://www.virgin.net/lifestyle/celebrity/galleries/chipofftheoldblock/pix/06_main.jpg overwhelming sheen].
 
Mission Park-style Capball, or Extreme Elimination, involved stopping projectivle caps with one's hands, and thus encouraged the use of Fischler '06's celebrated "Scooby Gloves."  Gloves of [http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/01-Feb-2003/532-coldweather_glove.jpg this type] allow for maximum comfort and control.  In the specific case of Fischler's gloves (which have never been photographed), coolness of apparel played a signficant role in the game itself.  O'Hanlon '06, in particular, found himself fearful of the Scooby emblem emblazoned on their backs, sometimes retreating to his room in response to the gloves' [http://www.virgin.net/lifestyle/celebrity/galleries/chipofftheoldblock/pix/06_main.jpg overwhelming sheen].

Revision as of 12:51, October 22, 2005

Capball is the general term for any organized sport that uses the flicking (or 'finger-slinging') of plastic caps as a major component. These sports can take a number of different forms, usually depending on the type of cap and field of play available, as well as the number of participants.


History of Capball

Capball was brought to Williams by Jonathan O'Hanlon '06, and popularized by suitemates Seth Daniels '06, Daniel Fischler '06, Andrew Pocius '06, and Drew Raab '06. Hundreds of gams have been played on the Williams campus, almost exclusively indoors. The Capball Hall of Fame is located in Morty's [1] bedroom closet. If you don't believe us, ask him or just go look.

Equipment

Capball is usually played with orange Gatorade or black Powerade caps, which fit well to the hand. Smaller plastic caps are nearly impossible to flick, and larger ones do not fly as far. The infamous blue NesQuik cap can be finger-slung, but with reduced arc, speed, and distance.

In Capball's first year at Williams (Sage Hall basement-style Capball), the sport often took on a hybrid baseball form, in which bamboo , broken crutch and massive, erect penises were swung at the projectile cap. Pocius '06 tended to swing and miss a lot.

Mission Park-style Capball, or Extreme Elimination, involved stopping projectivle caps with one's hands, and thus encouraged the use of Fischler '06's celebrated "Scooby Gloves." Gloves of this type allow for maximum comfort and control. In the specific case of Fischler's gloves (which have never been photographed), coolness of apparel played a signficant role in the game itself. O'Hanlon '06, in particular, found himself fearful of the Scooby emblem emblazoned on their backs, sometimes retreating to his room in response to the gloves' overwhelming sheen.

Rules of the Game

Flicking Technique: Tips and Tricks