Running into the wall and spinning around to advance oneself or lose an opponent. Bounce Passing: Bouncing the ball off the floor while passing it to a teammate. The Back Door: The area to the side of the key where people frequently lurk to make a quick move to the basket. Key: The area directly under the basket. Similar to basketball. Popularity Whirlyball is played as a competitive sport with organized leagues, but it is more commonly played for entertainment. Many Whirlyball locations have a sports bar atmosphere, offering billiards and other tabletop games to play between matches. References General references https://www.milwaukeemag.com/whirlyball-lands-brookfield-yes-adults/ External links Brian Alexander, "War of the Whirls", The Seattle Times, August 3, 2005, Sec. Times of Snohomish County, Pg. H14. Crain's Chicago Business - WhirlyBall Ball games