Klootschieten
sport in the Netherlands and East Frisia, Germany
Klootschieten ("Ball shooting" in English) is a sport played in the Netherlands and Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany.[1] In the game, players try to throw a ball (called a kloot) as far as they can.[1] One version is played on frozen fields during the winter.[2] A heavier ball is used when played on streets.[1] A third version is played while standing still.[1] The game is often played by teams of from three to five players.[3] Two teams play at a time.[3] Each team acts as the other's jury.[3]
Game ball called a kloot
References change
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Klootschieten". Topend Sports Network. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ↑ "Klootschieten on frozen meadows". My Ostfriesland. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Klootschieten Wat is Dat". kvwarnsveld.nl. Retrieved February 1, 2017.