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Atya-Patya is an ancient Indian game of feints, played between two teams of nine players on a field divided into fourteen 11ft squares. The attackers try to dodge and slip through the squares without getting tagged by the defenders.
Popularity
Atya paty is very popular in India particularly in rural areas, where it is often played in the moonlight.
Description
The field of play is 23feet 1 inch wide and 86 feet 4 inch in length is disected into fourteen 11foot squares (kondi) boardered by 13inch wide strips (patis).The game begins with the "attackers" who first stand outside the court, then try to dodge and slip through the kondis by crossing the patis without getting tagged by the "defenders" who move to and fro on his designated pati. Any of the attackers who successfully crosses all the patis and then makes a succesfull return trip, scores a point.
Dedication
Atya paty is played in seven minute sessions. The defenders then become the attackers.
Cost
Atya-Patya is a group or team game of no cost.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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