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The 30 hobbies closest to hacky sack in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Hitting a holey plastic ball with solid paddles on a small court, like mini tennis.
Alike: Both outdoors and social.
Different: Costs more to start. More competitive.
Lawn bowlsGentler on the body.
PétanqueGentler on the body.
SoftballLess repetitive.
Walking footballLess repetitive.
PadelCosts more to start. More competitive.
Ten-pin bowlingBoth rhythmic.More of an indoor thing.
RoundnetCosts more to start. More competitive.
VolleyballMore competitive. Less repetitive.
Disc golfMore time outside.
Table tennisMore of an indoor thing. More competitive.
TennisCosts more to start. More competitive.
Ultimate frisbeeMore physical. More competitive.
BadmintonMore of an indoor thing. More competitive.
Clay shootingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
DartsBoth rhythmic.More of an indoor thing. Gentler on the body.
Pickup basketballMore physical. More competitive.
CricketCosts more to start. More competitive.
CroquetMore competitive. More of a mental workout.
CurlingMore of an indoor thing. More competitive.
Five-a-side footballMore competitive. More physical.
NetballMore physical. More competitive.
Touch rugbyMore physical. More competitive.
Pool & snookerBoth rhythmic.More of an indoor thing. More competitive.
Field hockeyCosts more to start. More competitive.
GolfBoth rhythmic.Costs more to start. More of a mental workout.
ArcheryBoth rhythmic.Easier to do alone. More relaxing.
LacrosseCosts more to start. More competitive.
RugbyCosts more to start. More competitive.
SquashMore of an indoor thing. More physical.The closest are Pickleball, Lawn bowls, Pétanque, Softball and Walking football. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Walking football is close to hacky sack and quicker to pick up.
Ten-pin bowling is close to hacky sack and costs less to start.
