Tamburello
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This article is about the game. For the racetrack corner, see Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. For the percussion instrument, see Tambourine. For the surname, see Tamburello (surname).
Tamburello, named Tambass in Piedmont, is a court game invented in the northern provinces of Italy during the 16th century. [1] It is a modification of the ancient game of pallone col bracciale, bearing the same general relation to it as Squash does to Racquets.[2] Tamburello is also similar in form to tennis.[3]
Quick Facts Highest governing body, First played ...
Highest governing body | International Federation of Tamburello |
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First played | 16th century in Italy |
Characteristics | |
Contact | none |
Team members | 5 outdoor and 3 indoor |
Mixed-sex | separate competitions |
Type | ball games |
Equipment | tambourines and balls |
Venue | outdoor and indoor |
Presence | |
Country or region | Europe, Asia, America |
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Tamburello and its variations remain popular today in many nations of the world.