The Game Of Hacky Sac Or Footbag

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Grateful Dead.

Hackysac's reputation as a game of peace, love and understanding may have begun
during a 1987 American-Soviet peace walk protesting the arms race. As hack
circles developed along the road from Leningrad to Moscow, people joked that
summit meetings weren't the answer and the true secret to lasting peace among
nations lay in the game of hackysack.

The dynamics of the game reinforce the hac's image of a game of good-will.
Basically, the hac is pass through the air with any part of the body except the
hands and arms. A circle is formed as more people join in, and there is no limit
to the number of players. In fact, the more the merrier since the fun increases
with more players. This makes the sport inherently welcoming, all you need do is
ask and your in. The circle itself is significant in that it makes everyone
equal, there is no single "important" position, no quarterbacks, centers,
goalies, or bench warmers. Best of all, you can hack just about anywhere except
in ...

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