Jersey Handball or "Derby Handball" is a field sport much like touch Football with various features that make a more challenging and compelling contest.
Jersey Handball is a hybrid sport combining American Football with Rugby, Gaelic and Australian Rules Football in order to create a more exciting game that's also void of serious head injuries.
Unlike American Football our game allows the forward pass if no teammates are behind the ball carrier.
If there are teammates behind the ball holder the ball can be passed by kicking it or striking the ball by hand. Passing the ball backward is also allowed.
There's no contact between players except for the defense and the ball carrier. Defenders must play the ball or ball carrier from an onside position. Both palms must be in contact simultaneously from the front or side to draw the official's whistle.
The Derby ball is made by Henry Handball Shoppe in Westville New Jersey. The ball is under 10 inches long and has been clocked over 80 mph.
You've only got 6 plays to score with 9 possessions. There is no clock.
Our touchdown is called a Crown and is 4 points. We have two field goals and touchbacks can score 1 point if the ball is downed in the end zone.
We're starting a new sport from the ground up.
