Elle (sport)

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?Bat-and-ball team sport
2. What is the geographic origin?Sri Lanka
3. What is Elle?Elle is a bat-and-ball game from Sri Lanka that is like slow‑pitch softball. It uses a bat and a ball, and teams try to score runs by running bases.
4. How do you play Elle?Two teams take turns batting. The pitcher throws a slow, arcing ball and the batter hits it and runs around three bases plus home plate. The fielding team gets three outs before the next batter.

Bat-and-ball game: A sport characterized by the use of a bat to strike a ball, with subsequent actions involving running or fielding.
Slow-pitch softball: A variant of softball featuring a slower, arcing pitch, generally making batting easier and the game more accessible.
Sri Lanka: A sovereign island nation located in South Asia, renowned for its rich history, diverse culture, and varied topography.