A new sport that combines pre-1878 rules of tennis, with a new concept like the ability to be ambidextrous with custom gloves!
Game Geeks News is proud to bring you another great gaming project currently running on Kickstarter. Terrell Green is the Inventor of Forehand Strike™, a combination of pre-1878 rules of tennis, which required players to serve underhand, and a new innovative idea like the ability to be ambidextrous with customized gloves.
When was the last time you watched a tennis match – or played one yourself? It can be plenty of fun, but here is the thing: at a certain fitness level, only a small number of highly elite athletes can keep up with the action. All of the rest of us, who are merely looking to have fun and get some exercise, get left behind. That is the sport of tennis in a nutshell, leaving behind the masses for a fast-paced game that looks exciting right up to the point that you try to return a 100-mile-per-hour serve!
In this way, Forehand Strike is different.
Picture this. You step out onto the court, the same court that some tennis players were using only minutes prior, and you pick up the ball. It’s softer than a tennis ball and much less intimidating. As your opponent raises a hand to serve, you realize something: they are going underhand. The ball makes its way onto your side of the court, and while you still have to pay attention in order to return it, it looks a lot less like a whizzing jet as it approaches you.
Here is a little-known fact about tennis: until 1878, you had to serve underhand. The game changed the year – for the worse, many would argue – by getting rid of that rule and putting an emphasis on speed and power over mental acuity and focus.
Forehand Strike embraces the old way of doing things, reclaiming the underhand-only serving rule so that players can sharpen their eyes and their minds, without developing a serve that only the local trainers would ever be able to handle.
Let’s take a closer look at the gameplay and what Forehand Strike involves.
To start playing Forehand Strike, you simply need an official sized Forehand Strike net, an official Forehand Strike foam ball with the correct size and density, an official pair of customized Forehand Strike gloves that creates friction with the ball to control the direction and spin, a nice piece of chalk or vinyl tape to create a formal or informal court (that is to say, a driveway, basketball court, or a hardwood-floor gym will do in a pinch!), and a copy of the official rules for anyone who hasn’t played before. It is still a phenomenal cardio workout, the same way that tennis is, but because of the underhand serves and the softer, more manageable ball, you are not going to see any of those violent, impossible-to-catch openers.
To win, you earn enough points to close a set (17 points) and then enough sets to close a match. You can play one-on-one (singles) or two-on-two (doubles), on an area officially 40 feet by 20 feet. Serving you hit the ball diagonally, beginning with the left service area square, using either hand but never making any backhanded shots or volleys. Note that you must also let the ball bounce once before you return it.
This is a patent-pending game that anyone can get into, meaning that it is perfect for cookouts and parties, as well as for your daily exercise routine. You will break a sweat, without breaking your ankles, and you will improve your hand-eye coordination too. The rules are straightforward, each match entailing much more rallying action than you are used to in tennis, combining pre-1878 tennis fundamentals that foster ambidexterity and unpredictability!
This game is two years in the making, and soon, it is coming to you. Before we get to that, let’s go over the equipment involved in Forehand Strike.
Forehand Strike – The Past and the Future Meet!
The Equipment Included in the Set
A Forehand Strike set will include customized camo silicone-padded gloves, which create controlling friction on the ball. These are akin to rackets, except that you wear them on your hands. The ball is made out of foam and measured to a specific size and density in order to slow the game down, even more, encouraging creativity and thoughtfulness throughout every match. Then, there is the net: it’s 20 feet wide and 42 inches tall, although it is adjustable to 38 inches, in case the kids want to play too. Lastly, included is a very durable Forehand Strike carry bag to carry all of the components in the set.
That is about all there is to it. It’s simple for a reason: we want people to play it. If you are ready to jump in and become one of the first Forehand Strike adopters, this is your chance to do so!
What Forehand Strike Need & What You Get
Right now, Terrell is looking to raise $5,000. Your pledge will give them the funding needed for the initial orders of Forehand Strike sets. In addition, they are looking to get as many backers as possible so that they can work with big-box retailers to get it on their shelves. The more that they raise, of course, the smoother this launch will go. By 2023, Terrell is aiming to collaborate with a VR development team, making this sport digital. They are going to mentor the most promising Forehand Strike talents, organizing leagues and competitions around the globe.
To say thanks to everyone who contributes to this campaign, they are offering some exclusive rewards, including exclusive first access to Forehand Strike equipment.
Contribute now and let’s get this sport out there, first onto courts nationally and then, in time, at the Olympics!
Unfortunately, due to the size of the product, the fact they are a small company, and the recent supply chain disruptions, Forehand Strike will only be shipping domestically within the United States for this campaign, but rest assured there are plans to ship this product internationally in the near future! Also, it is critical that you enter your correct address when placing your order. They are fully committed to shipping out all domestic orders in a timely manner.
You can follow Forehand Strike on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, for the latest updates on this project!
Pledges start from as little as a few dollars which will get you access to the Forehand Strike community and gives you regular updates about the sport. But to get your hands on the Official Forehand Strike set will set you back just $95 and gets you everything listed below:
In addition to making a monetary contribution to this campaign, you can show your support for Forehand Strike by sharing a link to the campaign page on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and any other social media platforms you use. Go ahead and spread the word! Let all of your friends and family know why you’re excited to play this sport, how it is different from every other sport – and what its connection to history is! The larger this community gets, the more rewarding it is going to be for everyone.
For more information and to back this amazing campaign, visit their Kickstarter here.
