Throwball is a popular non-contact team sport which is played by two teams. In this sport, each team comprises of seven to nine players excluding 3-5 substitutions. It is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. Throwball is much similar to volleyball. However, there are some fundamental differences in both the games. It is also popular in overseas hubs where there are sizeable Indian communities present. It was first played in India as a women's sport in Chennai during the 1940s. Like volleyball, throwball's roots are linked with the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA).