How to play Tlachtli |
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| Written by Lou | |
| Tuesday, 03 April 2007 | |
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This ball game was invented by the Olmec civilization & became an importnant part of Aztec culture & entertainment with a playing court at the great temple complex ot Tenochtitlan (Mexico City).
You will need: A large court shaped like a capital I with a stem of 40-50ft (12-15m) long and 20-30ft (6-9m) wide with side walls about 9ft (2.75m) high. 2 stone rings, large enough to fit your ball through, these are vertically placed halfway along each wall. A hard rubber ball the size of a basketball. A padded leather belt to cover the buttocks. Instructions: Divide players into equal teams. The players can only strike the ball with their elbows, hips or legs, it cannot be kicked or thrown. A point is a scored for striking the ball throught the stone ring. There are no other known rules so if you need some more invent your own.
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