hornussen is sport played in switzerland. its name comes from the puck which is called a "hornuss" (hornet) or "nouss". when hit, the hornuss can whizz through the air at up to 300 km/h (186.4 mph) and creates a buzzing sound. it is a team sport, played between two teams of 16-20 players. teams take turns to see how far they can hit the hornuss, while the other team attempts to stop it in the air with a type of bat, called a "schindel".