Stickball, a game which originated in the streets of New York City, is also known by several other names. These synonyms for stickball include streetball, stoopball, boxball, and handball. Streetball refers to the fact that the game is usually played on a street or other public space. Stoopball refers to the fact that players often use the stoops or steps of nearby buildings as a backstop. Boxball refers to the use of a box to define the strike zone. Handball refers to the fact that players use their hands to hit a rubber ball instead of a stick. Despite its many names, stickball remains a beloved game for many urban dwellers.