Fives

usgb/faɪvz/
noun

A game played by hitting a ball against a wall using the hand.

Students at our school enjoy playing fives during their break time.
Visual representation of "fives" - A game played by hitting a ball against a wall using the hand

Often appears as...

  • play fives
  • game of fives
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Sport Origin

Understand 'fives' as a traditional sport with historical roots in British schools.

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He researched the origins of fives for his sports history class.
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Not Handball

'Fives' is similar to handball, but they're different games - don't confuse them.

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Though he plays handball, he's never tried playing fives.
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Physical Space

A 'fives court' is required to play the game, which is a specific play area.

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The new gym will have a fives court.
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