Uppies and Downies is a traditional British street game that has been played for centuries. The game is played by two teams of players who compete to take control of a ball and carry it to their respective sides of the street. The game
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Uppies and Downies is a version of Hand Ba game, with roots in even earlier games, played in Workington, West Cumbria, England. The modern tradition began some time in the latter half of the 19th century, with the match played annually at Easter to raise money for local charities.