Shuttlecock - an interesting and popular Chinese game (PHOTOS)

The shuttlecock, called a jianzi in the Chinese game and also known in English as a 'Chinese hacky sack' or 'kinja', typically has four feathers fixed into a rubber sole or plastic discs. Some handmade jianzis make use of a washer or a coin with a hole in the center.During the game, various parts of the body (except for the hands) are used to keep the shuttlecock from touching the ground.