Competition heats up at the West 4th Street handball courts. Learn more about NYC Parks programs by subscribing to the It's My Park TH-cam Channel. / nycparksdepartment Produced by Adrian Sas
I played in west 4th for 30 years ... Met a lot if beautiful people and talented players ... Spaulding handball was very fast and you needed extreme reflexes to master the game ... Top ten pyramid was a chart created to categorize the best top ten best players in the country ... Created by Dave Andre ... Incredible talent ... Best of the best ... I was on that pyramid about 10 years ... What great times when handball was about honor ...
I first learned the game while doing time and i loved the game ..been out now and still play with friends. The sport is fun and the exercise is a good feeling
It's been awhile since West 4th was any kind of mecca. I was there today at 2:30 and it was empty. Meanwhile, Broadway had a game on every court as always.
this is fantastic because so many that are not from new york don't know what handball is.. and yes it is addicting, i played since i was a child and was undefeated, good for a female.big ups west 4, luved playing in CI also...I GOT Next lol..:)
I love this damn game!! First started in late '93/ early '94 For those that have never played, give it a chance before you try to disregard it.. I moved to Tampa FL from NYC about 5 years ago and am bummed that there aren't that many handball courts out here. It's A LOT more than just hitting a ball on a wall, it's strength, endurance, strategy, speed, technique and just overall will. It's also a TERRIFIC way to stay physically fit. I absolutely LOVE IT!!
Most great Paddleball players were former Handball players, Love the game.. Realizing that most of the nation plays 3 or 4 wall handball. There is nothing like one wall. Truly the tuffest game to play.. If the ball gets by you..... It's all OVER !!
Is that the same yolanda monroe that plays at burns park in massapequa Long island? Ifso I've taken her down before in mixed doubles shes really good though
pretty sure you can man, with the internet as help lol. 15 def ends does not make up for the entire average being under 5 secs. w.e you are smoking you should probably lay off it
linemen runs under 5? you must be smoking lol. Nfl linemen are pretty top tier, and they run a 5 second average. Your linebacker info is correct as well as your WR, and RB. Besides not every athlete must know sports. Ever seen the Olympics? Pretty sure the gymnastic participants do not even know what a kickoff return is, and they are athletes.
Top linemen run under 5.00 seconds. Linebackers run 4.50 seconds. Wideouts and backs run less that 4.40 seconds. ...shows what a non-athlete knows about sports.
I played in west 4th for 30 years ... Met a lot if beautiful people and talented players ... Spaulding handball was very fast and you needed extreme reflexes to master the game ... Top ten pyramid was a chart created to categorize the best top ten best players in the country ... Created by Dave Andre ... Incredible talent ... Best of the best ... I was on that pyramid about 10 years ... What great times when handball was about honor ...
So true I'm hooked. ... Been playing for 11 yrs wish it was a hs sport here in Cali
Build a wall, they will come.
: )
6 years playing this sport and I love it! Wish it was a high school sport at my school :(
I first learned the game while doing time and i loved the game ..been out now and still play with friends. The sport is fun and the exercise is a good feeling
It's been a while since I played handball or competed in a tournament it's great for cardio.
I get an occasional pick up game. But i end up playing solo in my area. I get a great workout rallying with myself.
It's been awhile since West 4th was any kind of mecca. I was there today at 2:30 and it was empty. Meanwhile, Broadway had a game on every court as always.
Art Vandelay broadway always populated, where do you play?
this is fantastic because so many that are not from new york don't know what handball is.. and yes it is addicting, i played since i was a child and was undefeated, good for a female.big ups west 4, luved playing in CI also...I GOT Next lol..:)
We need better sponsors...i really wanna be alive to see handball go all the way..:D
I love this damn game!! First started in late '93/ early '94 For those that have never played, give it a chance before you try to disregard it.. I moved to Tampa FL from NYC about 5 years ago and am bummed that there aren't that many handball courts out here. It's A LOT more than just hitting a ball on a wall, it's strength, endurance, strategy, speed, technique and just overall will. It's also a TERRIFIC way to stay physically fit. I absolutely LOVE IT!!
THE GUY IN THE RED SHIRT IS RIGHT . THE FIRST TIME I PLAYED I COULDNT STOP !!!! I PLAY HANDBALL EVERYDAY NOW IT'S FUCKEN FUN !!!!
I see "Rookie" John Wright out there back when Christ was still doing carpentry. A true HB legend.
Most great Paddleball players were former Handball players, Love the game.. Realizing that most of the nation plays 3 or 4 wall handball. There is nothing like one wall. Truly the tuffest game to play.. If the ball gets by you..... It's all OVER !!
Why did they flip the video at :29? Rook spin shot with his "left" lmao
The ultimate primal game...
lol i was there today..competition was weak today tho i stayed on the a court all day..next time i challenge rookie to singles
Is that the same yolanda monroe that plays at burns park in massapequa Long island? Ifso I've taken her down before in mixed doubles shes really good though
i love my cracked hands.
umadbro?
Add gambling with this and this is the most intense game on the planet
Is there anything you can say that isn't a mirror of what I say?
And now the parks department is getting rid of handball courts all over the place
nah I'm not. umadbro?
i wud love to play with yolanda.
pretty sure you can man, with the internet as help lol. 15 def ends does not make up for the entire average being under 5 secs. w.e you are smoking you should probably lay off it
@Dohkid If there's no fitness required then how can it be a sport?
linemen runs under 5? you must be smoking lol. Nfl linemen are pretty top tier, and they run a 5 second average. Your linebacker info is correct as well as your WR, and RB. Besides not every athlete must know sports. Ever seen the Olympics? Pretty sure the gymnastic participants do not even know what a kickoff return is, and they are athletes.
@maravilla1992 Video or it never happened.
BodEball coming soon
I can name 15 defensive ends with 40 yard dashes under 5 seconds from the 2012 draft class.
rofl is that not the average time for an nfl player? linemen aside
uhh i thought this vid was about handball...--___--
I must be pretty good at trolling. umadbro?
I'm sorry if you've been conditioned by TV and internet to think six pack abs correlate with athleticism.
The only thing that hurts is how I'd be insulting athletes if I called handball a sport.
Take that back! Handball is a great sport!
Top linemen run under 5.00 seconds. Linebackers run 4.50 seconds. Wideouts and backs run less that 4.40 seconds. ...shows what a non-athlete knows about sports.
Bullshit: it's taken more seriously in PRISON