Today it is widely acknowledged as one of the world 's fastest ball - games , with the ball fizzing through at speeds of up to 160 mph .
It is currently played in 14 British schools and a handful of clubs .
Today it is widely acknowledged as one of the world 's fastest ball - games , with the ball fizzing through at speeds of up to 160 mph , and it is currently played in 14 British schools and a handful of clubs .