Play Smaggxx

SMAGGXX® is easy, versatile and can be played anywhere. SMAGGXX® is played with one ball and two Splates®, one in each hand. You can train on your own, play against an opponent or in a team, depending on the setting.

Whether against a wall, over a net, like in pickleball, tennis or badminton, on the beach or even at the office, SMAGGXX® adapts to any location. The basics are easy to learn, ensuring fun and exercise right from the very first try.

What makes it special: the two-handed movement activates both sides of the brain simultaneously. This allows you to combine physical exercise with a noticeable boost to your concentration, reaction times and mental fitness.

Smaggxx anywhere

One game.Five ways to play.

Start wherever you are. Every mode turns the same simple kit into a different kind of movement.

The basic principle

These recommendations are starting points, not limits. Adapt them to your space, your group and your goals. Creativity is part of the game.

01TogetherConnect modePlay together. Keep the ball alive.2+ players1 ballNo opponents or scoringRead how to play

How to play

Two or more players keep one ball in play for as long as possible without letting it touch the ground. There are no opponents and no scoring: pass the ball around and support one another.

Rules

There is no limit to the number of players.
Play with one single ball.
Each player uses two Splates®, one in each hand.
Play the ball with either the right or left Splate®.
Multiple touches before passing are allowed, such as brief juggling.
There is no predetermined passing order.
The ball may not touch the ground.
Players are free to move around the space.

What it develops

Promote cooperation and communication.
Improve rhythm and ball control.
Encourage movement and active participation within a group.

02Solo practiceFocus modeTrain body and brain together.Solo wall playAlternate handsAdd a brain taskRead how to play

How to play

One player plays against a wall or another suitable flat surface, keeping the ball in play for as long as possible. Combine the rally with an additional task, as long as it does not interrupt the flow of play.

Rules

Play alone with one single ball.
Use two Splates®, one in each hand.
Play the ball alternately with the right and left Splate®.
The ball must touch the wall or designated surface after every hit.
The ball may not touch the ground.
Additional tasks must not interrupt the flow of the game.

Add a cognitive task

Count aloud, up and down.
Count in a foreign language.
Spell words.
Solve simple maths problems.

What it develops

Improve concentration and attention.
Improve reaction times and ball control.
Improve two-handed coordination.
Perform motor and cognitive tasks simultaneously.

03Beat your bestChallenge modeSet the challenge. Beat your best.Target touchesTimed playCourses & targetsRead how to play

How to play

One player, or several players together, complete dynamic challenges built from tasks they have set for themselves.

Rules

Each player plays with their own ball, for example against a wall or while juggling.
Each player uses two Splates®, one in each hand.
Players set additional rules depending on the challenge.
Decide whether to alternate right and left Splates® and whether the ball may touch the ground.

Example challenges

Achieve a set number of ball touches.
Play for a set duration.
Hit a specific target area.
Complete a specific course.

What it develops

Boost motivation and improve stamina.
Improve focus and reflexes.
Improve precision and ball control.
Promote a target-oriented training programme.

04Slow it downBalance modeSlow it down. Control every movement.Ball on the Splates®Slow movementBuild stabilityRead how to play

How to play

A player performs controlled movement routines without hitting the ball with a Splate®. The focus is precision, rhythm and quality of movement; speed and competition are set aside.

Rules

Keep the ball on the surface of one or both Splates® while moving calmly.
Move with the arms or the full body, such as during squats.
Perform routines standing, walking, sitting or in any way you choose.
The detailed form of each exercise is up to the individual player.

What it develops

Improve body control and mobility.
Improve balance and coordination.
Improve controlled and conscious movement patterns.

05Play to winPerformance modeNow play to win.Singles or doublesNet and designated courtOfficial rulesRead how to play

How to play

A player competes against an opponent for points, or four players compete in doubles. The game is played over a net on a designated court, with the focus on performance, competition and comparison.

Rules