Tamburello

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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. When was Tamburello built?16th century
2. What is the sport type?A court game played with a specialized hand-held glove
3. What is the region of origin?Northern Italy
4. How do you play Tamburello?Players use the tamburello glove to strike the ball with power and spin. They must hit it so it lands in the opponent’s side of the court or makes it bounce in a way that the opponent cannot hit it back. The game is fast and needs quick reflexes.
5. Why is the tamburello glove special?The glove is made of leather or synthetic material and has a large, firm surface that lets players hit the ball hard and control its spin. It is the key tool that lets players make tricky shots.

Tamburello (glove): A specialized, drum-like glove used to strike the ball, enabling powerful shots and spin.
Court Game: A sport played on a defined, marked area, often with boundaries and a net or dividing line.
Pallone col Bracciale: An ancient Italian ball game that served as a precursor to Tamburello, involving hitting a ball with a strapped hand.
16th Century: The historical period spanning the years 1501 to 1600, during which Tamburello originated.