It's a game of few rules, boisterous behaviour and centuries of tradition.
Now a team of Hand Ba' players is journeying from the Scottish Borders to Verona in Italy to take part in a street games festival.
The traditional ball game, played between teams known as the Uppies and Downies, will feature at the Tocati, which showcases events from around the world.
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