Somehow in today’s age of screen-obsessed teenagers, the game of HackySack is making a significant return, especially on high school campuses. For anyone who may not know, HackySack is a high-energy game where players use their feet, knees, and chest to keep a small beanbag off of the ground. It was at its peak throughout the 90’s and early 2000’s. Despite the assumption that HackySack had reached the end of its era, today thousands of high school students are keeping the tradition alive one kick at a time.
After over two decades of rest, how has HackySack now made its return? It is unsure who exactly brought back relevance to the game, but over the past couple of weeks, the trend of playing HackySack has exploded all over social media platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram. The videos usually display a group of HackeySackers attempting to rally for as long as possible, and even adding in impressive tricks where they can. Highschoolers have made “Sack accounts” where they display their rallies for the world to see. The trend has even gone so far as to create rankings, which rank each school’s sack abilities. Although the first era of HackySack is still remembered today, the game has adapted and evolved to today’s digital world. Online platforms have allowed for the game to spread and connect different HackySackers from all over the world.
Although the trend of playing HackySack is spread over social media, the game itself is actually acting as a great distraction from screentime. During free periods, lunch or gym class you can find groups of boys and girls playing HackSack. Before the game became trending, you would usually find students glued to their phones during these times.
One thing that has contributed to the spread of the game is how convenient it is. There is no special footwear or clothing, no court or special surface required, and it’s open to all ages and abilities. It’s fun, challenging and at times competitive. For as low as 5 dollars on amazon, you can purchase a sack and join in on the fun. So don’t wait– connect with friends or strangers through the thrill of sacking– because who knows just how long its reemergence will last.