ball can make the sport physically demanding for players; annual championship tournaments are held in West Branch, Iowa. Newcomb ball (sometimes spelled "Nuke 'Em"): In this game, the ball is caught and thrown instead of hit; it rivaled volleyball in popularity until the 1920s. Prisoner Ball: Also played with volleyball court and a volleyball, prisoner ball is a variation of Newcomb ball where players are "taken prisoner" or released from "prison" instead of scoring points. This version is usually played by young children. Sepak Takraw: Played in Southeast Asia using a rattan ball and allowing only players' feet, knees, chests, and heads to touch the ball. Snow volleyball: a variant of beach volleyball that is played on snow. The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball has announced its plans to make snow volleyball part of the future Winter Olympic Games programme. Throwball: became popular with female players at the YMCA College of Physical Education in Chennai (India) in the 1940s. Towel volleyball: towel volleyball is a popular form of outdoor entertainment. The game takes place in a volleyball court, and players work in pairs, holding towels in their hands and attempting to throw the ball into the opponent's field. This version can also be played with blankets held by four people. There are several variations. Volley squash, a form of volleyball played within a squash court or similar sized enclosed space. Wallyball: A variation of volleyball played in a racquetball court with a rubber ball. See also List of volleyball players List of volleyball video games Volleyball Hall of Fame Volleyball jargon Volleyball injuries References External links Fédération Internationale de Volleyball – FIVB USA Volleyball AVP American Volleyball Coaches Association Ball games Games and sports introduced in 1895 Partial squatting position Sports originating in the United States Sports rules and regulations Summer Olympic sports