Dr. Brenner calls his new sport a "total-mix sport based on universal design"2 which emphasizes intelligence, practice, and coordination while eliminating the exclusionary requirements of stamina, speed, and agility. This philosophy underscores the balance in total-mix sports where there is "no intrinsic advantage for participants by size, stature, gender or age."3 Dr. Brenner has built in more than accessibility; he has created inclusive sports.
The rules of Bankshot Sports are designed to encourage participants to play alongside each other rather than against each other.6 Each station is played before moving to the next station, thus focusing the progression forward with improving personal skills. By so doing, Bankshot preserves the non-competitive nature of playgrounds while addressing the often unmet needs of older children at play.