Downball

Downball, also recognised as handball or four-square, is a ball game popular in Australian schools. It is also commonly played by the broader Australian population.

The game is officially played on a flat indoor court, with connected lined square zones of 2m x 2m, with matches involving anywhere between four and eight players. Downball is played with a rubber high bounce ball.

In an unofficial setting, the game can be conveniently adapted to any environments where square/rectangular-lined flat grounds can be found, including parking lots, driveways and footpaths. In these situations, players sometimes use a tennis ball (if it is all that is available).