Ringball is a traditional South African sport that is similar to netball or basketball. 

The South African game of ringball is played by two opposing teams consisting of nine players on a side. Three players of each team play in each of the three sections of the court (three goal shooters, three center players, and three defenders). These players may at no time during play, touch ground in any adjacent section, step on or receive the ball over the lines separating the sections.

 

The ball is passed through the air from player to player and is caught with the hands, such that the ball does not touch any other part of the body. In passing the ball, a player may not move forward or backward, feint a pass, or be in possession of the ball for longer than two seconds during the attempt to pass the ball.

To score, the ball must fall through the ring from above. A goal shooter may attempt to score a goal from any position in the goal section and outside the semicircle 

 

Unlike basketball, there is no backboard, and players have restricted movement based on their position, similar to netball. The game emphasizes teamwork, passing, and positioning, making it a fast-paced and strategic sport. It is popular in South Africa, especially in schools and communities.