Kuttiyum kolum Kali, a traditional game similar with cricket, and Thalapanthukali has footbal features

Kuttiyum kolum Kali is one of these games which has so many distinct features similar to cricket. Instead of cricket bat a long stick, locally known as Kole, is used and a short stick, Kutti, as ball. It is a dangerous game as the bowler throws kutti at the batsman who holds the kole and try to hit. Batsman declared out if the re bounce caught or fails to hit. Interesting?

Thalapanthukali is a popular keralite village game. A layer of dry plantain is used to make a unique ball to play unique football. Plantain is wrapped many times to get round shape. Coconut fiber may also help in the preparation! Ball is as small as a tennis ball and is playing with lot of interesting rules. Otta, Eratta, Indan, Kalumkizhu, and Murukki are the various terms connected with Thalapanthukali.

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