Angleball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Team ball sport emphasizing throwing, catching, and strategic positioning
2. What is the historical antecedent?Based on anejodi, North America's oldest sport
3. What is Angleball and why is it special?Angleball is a team sport that mixes old traditions with modern training. Players throw a ball into an angled net, and they must pass quickly because they can't run with the ball.
4. Who helped bring Angleball back during World War II?The sport was revived by college coach Charles "Rip" Engle at Brown University. He wrote the rules to keep soldiers fit before they went to war.

Anejodi: The ancient indigenous North American sport that forms the historical basis for modern Angleball.
Charles 'Rip' Engle: A pivotal figure in collegiate sports who revived and codified Angleball rules during World War II.
Patented Equipment: Specially designed gear for Angleball, manufactured and sold exclusively by the Angleball company.
DIY Equipment Creation: The practice of making Angleball equipment from available materials, following specific guidelines, without commercial intent.