Before his accident, Frank Strobel planned to turn pro as a soccer player. Now wheelchair rugby is his raison d'etre.
Frank Stroble sits on his bed. The entire apartment is wheelchair accessible.
Frank Strobel owns dozens of wheelchair wheels that he maintains himself. Rugby wears them out.
Special equipment allows Strobel to drive despite his stiff hands.
One-on-one duels are part of rugby on wheels.
At first the wheelchairs seem slow and unwieldy. After a while, perceptions reverse and the court starts to seem huge.
A key element in wheelchair rugby is keeping travel distances short.
Injuries are common. Strobel wraps his wrist.
Eyes on the ball.
A game begins.









