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Trampoline Tension, Springbeds and Rules Drive SlamBall's Aerial, High-Contact Play
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Trampoline Tension, Springbeds and Rules Drive SlamBall's Aerial, High-Contact Play

Slamball’s aerial spectacle is engineered: a 96-by-64-foot court, three 7-by-14 springbeds plus a 10-by-14 scoring bed, 10-foot rims and an island rule that forces motion.

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SlamBall Teams Layer Verticality Drills, Gymnastics Timing, Football Contact Training
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SlamBall Teams Layer Verticality Drills, Gymnastics Timing, Football Contact Training

SlamBall teams now stack three distinct training modes - verticality drills, gymnastics timing, and football-style contact work - because the sport demands elite jump power plus gymnast timing and football toughness.

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SlamBall Returns to ESPN: Can Spectacle Translate Into Sustainable League?
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SlamBall Returns to ESPN: Can Spectacle Translate Into Sustainable League?

SlamBall vaulted back onto national TV when ESPN aired live games on July 21, 2023, the founders have rehired original players as coaches and plan U.S. and international tournaments plus a women’s league.

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What SlamBall Is, How It Works, and Where It's Headed
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What SlamBall Is, How It Works, and Where It's Headed

SlamBall is rebuilding its Las Vegas practice court at Cox Pavilion as the league leans into five-minute quarters, trampoline goaltending and a four-way scoring system that prizes highlight plays.

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Shizune Investor Directory Names SlamBall Among Portfolios, Highlights Top Investors
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Shizune Investor Directory Names SlamBall Among Portfolios, Highlights Top Investors

Shizune's investor directory lists SlamBall among 50 sporting-goods portfolios, signaling fresh investor attention that could accelerate league growth and player opportunities.

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New slam‑ball medicine ball workout builds explosive power and conditioning
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New slam‑ball medicine ball workout builds explosive power and conditioning

A new routine lays out supersets using a dead-bounce medicine ball to build explosive power and conditioning for Slamball players. It includes sets, starter weights, progressions, and safety cues.

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Nostalgia-Fueled SlamBall Relaunch Raises $11M, Eyes Modern Makeover
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Nostalgia-Fueled SlamBall Relaunch Raises $11M, Eyes Modern Makeover

SlamBall raised $11 million and ran a six-week showcase at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas that aired on ESPN as investors from David Blitzer to Blake Griffin bet nostalgia can be turned into a modern sport.

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SlamBall Makes TV Comeback with Six-Week Las Vegas Season on ESPN
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SlamBall Makes TV Comeback with Six-Week Las Vegas Season on ESPN

ESPN aired SlamBall beginning July 21, 2023, staging a six-week regular season plus a one-week playoff in Las Vegas as Mason Gordon declared the reboot a “true Cinderella story.”

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SlamBall Comeback Set to Relaunch Series 8 in Las Vegas
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SlamBall Comeback Set to Relaunch Series 8 in Las Vegas

ESPN carried SlamBall’s short-form comeback in Las Vegas beginning July 21, 2023, as eight teams, including legacy Mob and Rumble, competed in 20-minute, trampoline-powered games that sparked 500M+ social views.

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SlamBall Rules, Court Layout and Protective Gear Fans Need to Know
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SlamBall Rules, Court Layout and Protective Gear Fans Need to Know

Short, high-flying 20-minute games built for highlights, know the 26.5 ft four-point arc, the 96×64 court with four springbeds per end, and the mandatory protective kit that keeps players flying safer.

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Iconic SlamBall Returns to U.S. Mainstream in 2023 After Two Decades
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Iconic SlamBall Returns to U.S. Mainstream in 2023 After Two Decades

SlamBall returned in 2023 with $11 million in venture backing, celebrity investors and a six-week regular season capped by Las Vegas playoffs as players bounce up to 20 feet.

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From Mason Gordon's L.A. Prototype to Series 6 Revival: SlamBall Explained
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From Mason Gordon's L.A. Prototype to Series 6 Revival: SlamBall Explained

Sports fans will learn SlamBall’s origins, rules, court specs, player roles, league history, and how the Series 6 revival reshaped its business and culture.

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Mason Gordon Leads SlamBall Relaunch With Rule, Safety and Broadcast Changes
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Mason Gordon Leads SlamBall Relaunch With Rule, Safety and Broadcast Changes

Mason Gordon has rehired original warehouse players as coaches, staged a Las Vegas residency at Cox Pavilion, and is remaking SlamBall for short-form streaming with 20-foot trampoline highlight moments.

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SlamBall Stakes Claim in Las Vegas with UNLV Residency and ESPN Deal
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SlamBall Stakes Claim in Las Vegas with UNLV Residency and ESPN Deal

SlamBall has established a UNLV residency at Cox Pavilion and an exclusive two-year ESPN deal, with Opening Night set for July 21 (7-9 p.m. EDT) and plans to globalize via SlamBall Majors.

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Progressive Aerial Training Plan Enhances Slamball Safety and Performance
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Progressive Aerial Training Plan Enhances Slamball Safety and Performance

A practical, coach-led drill progression for Slamball emphasizes aerial awareness, vertical power, and safe landings using trampolines, foam pits, and spotters. The plan outlines specific drills, sets, protective measures, and weekly microcycles designed to reduce mid-air collisions and improve dunk quality in practices and game preparation.

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SlamBall Primer: Rules, Teams, and What to Expect
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SlamBall Primer: Rules, Teams, and What to Expect

SlamBall is the trampoline‑enhanced team sport that blends basketball, football, hockey and acrobatics into short, high‑energy contests designed for modern broadcast windows. This primer explains how the game is played, the rule differences that shape aerial strategy, who suits up, and what to expect when you watch or attend a SlamBall event.

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Build a Safe Backyard SlamBall 2v2 Setup for Training and Family Play
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Build a Safe Backyard SlamBall 2v2 Setup for Training and Family Play

Build a safe SlamBall‑style 2v2 backyard court for training, family play and content creation, with safety first, simple gear picks, a compact court plan, progressive drills, and short‑video production tips.

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SlamBall Broadcast Team Builds 14-Camera Package to Capture 20-Foot Aerials
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SlamBall Broadcast Team Builds 14-Camera Package to Capture 20-Foot Aerials

The Switch built a 14-camera, truck-backed kit, two 27-foot Techno‑Jibs, telescopic cranes, mini-cameras under the court and PTZs, to translate SlamBall’s 20‑foot aerials into a home-screen spectacle.

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Gage Smith Dominates SlamBall Relaunch, Wins MVP and Defensive Honors
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Gage Smith Dominates SlamBall Relaunch, Wins MVP and Defensive Honors

Gage Smith dominated SlamBall's 2023 relaunch, winning league MVP and defensive honors for a rare all-around stat line that mattered for the champion Mob and the sport's comeback.

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Updated wall-ball guide names top slam ball for heavy use
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Updated wall-ball guide names top slam ball for heavy use

BestChoice updated its wall-ball comparison, highlighting Champion Sports RPX14 Rhino Promax as the top pick and stressing dead-bounce and rugged shells for repeated slams. This matters for training and gym owners.

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Converting Trampoline Parks into SlamBall Courts: Practical Checklist
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Converting Trampoline Parks into SlamBall Courts: Practical Checklist

A compact, practical checklist outlines the physical layout, equipment, safety and operational steps venues need to convert trampoline space into a SlamBall court. Properly built SlamBall installations can create a new attraction for trampoline parks, drive group bookings and enable local tournaments while requiring commercial-grade components and updated staff training and insurance.

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SlamBall's Comeback: Rules, Gear, and What Fans Need
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SlamBall's Comeback: Rules, Gear, and What Fans Need

SlamBall is seeing renewed attention with league revivals, clearer playing regulations, and modern safety upgrades that make the high-flying, full-contact sport easier to follow and safer to play. For local players, event organizers, and fans, the refreshed rule set and broadcast partnerships mean more organized seasons, clearer positions, and practical guidance for competing and spectating.

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MOB's 16-0 Dominance, Top Teams and Key Players in Slamball
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MOB's 16-0 Dominance, Top Teams and Key Players in Slamball

MOB ran the regular season 16-0, posting 40- and 38-point wins and an average margin of victory of 28.25, and they enter Thursday’s semifinals with Darius Clark leading the league at 257 points.

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MaxAir Brings Custom Trampoline Tech as Official Partner in SlamBall Broadcast Push
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MaxAir Brings Custom Trampoline Tech as Official Partner in SlamBall Broadcast Push

Prism News reported MaxAir Trampolines is the official trampoline partner of SlamBall with an elevated "co‑founder or co‑development level" role; MaxAir’s case work includes two 6' x 12' fly beds inside a 16' x 21' perimeter.

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SlamBall: Trampoline-fueled, full-contact hybrid of basketball, football, hockey, gymnastics
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SlamBall: Trampoline-fueled, full-contact hybrid of basketball, football, hockey, gymnastics

SlamBall returned to national TV in 2023 with an ESPN-backed Series 6 staged in Las Vegas, spotlighting a high-flying, full-contact hybrid that aims to translate short-form highlights into mainstream viewership.

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SlamBall’s 2023 relaunch explained - rules, roles, and what to expect
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SlamBall’s 2023 relaunch explained - rules, roles, and what to expect

SlamBall returned in 2023 with a compact, high-flying format staged in Las Vegas, offering fast-paced, highlight-ready play that appealed to media and investors. This primer explains the modern rules, roles, and season structure.

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SlamBall Returns After Nearly 15 Years with Eight High-Flying Teams
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SlamBall Returns After Nearly 15 Years with Eight High-Flying Teams

SlamBall returns after nearly 15 years with eight teams in a Las Vegas tournament, regular season July 21-August 13, a six-team tiebreaker Aug. 15, and a championship on Aug. 17.

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Official SlamBall Rules: 96' x 64' Court, Trampolines, Gameplay
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Official SlamBall Rules: 96' x 64' Court, Trampolines, Gameplay

SlamBall’s rulebook codifies a 96' x 64' court with four trampolines in front of each net, detailed equipment and safety standards, and several timing and scoring conflicts for fans and operators to note.

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Guide to Launching a Local Slamball League: Facilities, Safety, Staffing, Insurance
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Guide to Launching a Local Slamball League: Facilities, Safety, Staffing, Insurance

Learn the essentials for launching a local Slamball league, facilities, safety gear, staffing, insurance, and community growth in one practical guide.

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