Miranda Scheffer
In the Netherlands we play a sport called ‘kaatsen’, which is another type of hand-to-ball sport played on a field instead of against a wall.
In Holland we were introduced to wallball 8 years ago. William Polanco came all the way from the USA to show us this great sport.
From the very beginning I fell in love with the game. I wanted to play and I wanted make myself better and better.
I love the sport because you have to play smart, have great responses, good conditioning, be left and right handed and have a good service. You just need a wall and a ball. You can always play! - Miranda Scheffer
My best memory is the World Team Championship in 2014, in Massamagrell, where I was playing in the final against Puerto Rico. We won in a close 3-game nail-biter. When the last ball was hit a lot of things were going through my mind. Many emotions and so much joy.
I hope this sport will join the Olympics in the future – a big dream for every player! I hope that this sport continues to grow. More countries and more players!
Top Results
2015
- Certification of A player in New York
- French Open Champion
2014
- European Player of the Year
- Belgian Open Champion
- Flemish Open Champion
- World Team Championships – Gold Medal (parter – Marike Beckers & Nelie Steenstra)
- Italian Open Champion
- Dutch Open Singles & Doubles Champion
2013
- Dutch Open Singles & Doubles Champion
2010
- CIJB European Team Championships – Gold Medal (parter – Marike Beckers)
2009
- World B Doubles Champion (partner – Bianca van der Veen)