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Pallone col bracciale or simply ''bracciale'' was particularly popular throughout northern and central Italy in the 18th century and 19th century; it was considered the most popular sport of ancient Italian national sports and its first official regulations invented by Antonio Scaino from ] date back to 1555. This sport and his champions were described by ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]. '']'' (1991) includes a brief film depiction of this game. Pallone col bracciale or simply ''bracciale'' was particularly popular throughout northern and central Italy in the 18th century and 19th century; it was considered the most popular sport of ancient Italian national sports and its first official regulations invented by Antonio Scaino from ] date back to 1555. This sport and his champions were described by ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]. '']'' (1991) includes a brief film depiction of this game.


Balls are struck back and forth with a wooden cylinder, called a ''bracciale'', worn over the forearm: if carelessly played, a broken arm can result because bracciale weighs 2 or 1 kilogram. Originally the ball was inflated, but now hard rubber ball is used: this ball has circumference of 39 centimetres and weighs 350 ]s. Scoring is by fifteens and teens, as in tennis, in this manner: 15 - 30 - 40 - 50 or victory of a game; the team which wins 12 games is final winner of the match. A notable feature is that the ball is put into play by a designated server, called ''mandarino'', who otherwise is not part of the game. The receivers can reject serves at will. Pallone is often played on courts marked out on town streets. Balls are struck back and forth with a wooden cylinder, called a ''bracciale'', worn over the forearm: if carelessly played, a broken arm can result because a bracciale can weigh 2 kilograms. Originally the ball was inflated, but now a hard rubber ball is used: this ball has circumference of 39 centimetres and weighs 350 ]s. Scoring is by fifteens and tens, as in tennis, in this manner: 15 - 30 - 40 - 50 or victory of a game; the team which wins 12 games is final winner of the match. A notable feature is that the ball is put into play by a designated server, called the ''mandarino'', who otherwise is not part of the game. The receivers can reject serves at will. Pallone is often played on courts marked out on town streets.


Two kinds of pallone are now played, indoor and outdoor:
Now they play two kinds of this game:
*it's played in particular sports venue called ], or in ] sferisterio, 80 metres long and 18 metres large with a lateral wall which is 20 metres high and permits rebound of ball. In this game's kind each team has 3 players called: ''battitore'', ''spalla'' and ''terzino''. *Indoors it is played in particular sports venue called ], or in ] sferisterio, 80 metres long and 18 metres wise with a lateral wall which is 20 metres high and permits the rebound of the ball. In this version each team has 3 players: ''battitore'', ''spalla'' and ''terzino''.
*it's played in open playing field without lateral wall. In this game's kind each team has 4 players. *Outdoors it is played in an open playing field without lateral walls. In this version each team has 4 players.


A pallone player is called ''pallonista''. Celebrated former professional champions include: A pallone player is called ''pallonista''. Celebrated former professional champions include:
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===Pallapugno=== ===Pallapugno===
Pallapugno or former ''pallone elastico'' is a game originated by precedent firstly played in ] and ] with a bandaged fist: now this game is played in all Italian 20 regions. This sport and his champions were described by ], ], ]. Pallapugno or former ''pallone elastico'' is a game originally played in ] and ] with a bandaged fist: now this game is played in all Italian 20 regions. This sport and its champions were described by ], ], ].


Each team has 4 players. Sferisterio is 90 metres long and 18 metres large; rubber ball has diameter of 10,5 centimetres and weighs 190 grams. Scoring is also by fifteens and teens in every game, but a second bounce can result in a "chase" rather than an outright point, similar to ]; the team which wins 11 games is final winner of the match. Each team has 4 players. The court, or Sferisterio, is 90 metres long and 18 metres wide; the rubber ball has a diameter of 10½ centimetres and weighs 190 grams. Scoring is also by fifteens and tens in every game, but a second bounce can result in a "chase" rather than an outright point, similar to ]; the team which wins 11 games is the winner of the match.
] ]
Celebrated former professional champions include: Celebrated former professional champions include:
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===Pallapugno leggera=== ===Pallapugno leggera===
Pallapugno leggera is played in courtfield which has same size of ]'s courtfield without ]. Each team has 4 players with 2 reserve players. A match consisted of one set or three sets. Pallapugno leggera is played in a court the same size of a ] court, but without a ]. Each team has 4 players with 2 reserve players. A match consists of one set or three sets.
===Pantalera=== ===Pantalera===
Pantalera or ''pallapugno alla pantalera'' is generally played on the urban streets. First action of every match consisted of shot pushing up the ball for rebound on a roof called ''pantalera'' in ]. Other rules are the same of pallapugno. Pantalera or ''pallapugno alla pantalera'' is generally played on urban streets. The first action of every match consists of playing the ball onto a roof called the ''pantalera'' in ]. Other rules are the same as pallapugno.


===Pallonetto=== ===Pallonetto===
Pallonetto or ''pallonetto ligure al lungo'' is generally played on the urban streets with ]s without covering ]. Playing field is long between 60 and 90 metres and it's large 18 metres with or without lateral wall. Players push the ball using one bandaged hand in these various manners: Pallonetto or ''pallonetto ligure al lungo'' is generally played on urban streets with ]s without covering ]. The playing field is long, between 60 and 90 metres, with a width of 18 metres, with or without a lateral wall. Players strike the ball using one bandaged hand in these version:
*1 player versus 1 player *1 player versus 1 player
*2 players versus 2 players *2 players versus 2 players
*3 players versus 3 players. *3 players versus 3 players.
Who wins 5 games is final winner of every match; other rules are the same of pallapugno. Other modalities of this game are: Whoever wins 5 games is the winner of the match; other rules are the same of pallapugno. Other versions of this game are:
*pallonetto al corto *pallonetto al corto
*pallonetto ai tetti *pallonetto ai tetti

Revision as of 15:08, 31 May 2009

Pallone (Italian for an inflated ball, similar to the word balloon) is the name of several traditional ball games, played in various regions of Italy, with minimal differences in regulations.

Forms

Pallone col bracciale

Pallone col bracciale team, middle XIX century

Pallone col bracciale or simply bracciale was particularly popular throughout northern and central Italy in the 18th century and 19th century; it was considered the most popular sport of ancient Italian national sports and its first official regulations invented by Antonio Scaino from Salò date back to 1555. This sport and his champions were described by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Giacomo Leopardi, Edmondo de Amicis, Antonio Francesco Grazzini, Ottavio Rinuccini, Gabriello Chiabrera, Tommaso Grossi, Giuseppe Gioachino Belli. Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) includes a brief film depiction of this game.

Balls are struck back and forth with a wooden cylinder, called a bracciale, worn over the forearm: if carelessly played, a broken arm can result because a bracciale can weigh 2 kilograms. Originally the ball was inflated, but now a hard rubber ball is used: this ball has circumference of 39 centimetres and weighs 350 grams. Scoring is by fifteens and tens, as in tennis, in this manner: 15 - 30 - 40 - 50 or victory of a game; the team which wins 12 games is final winner of the match. A notable feature is that the ball is put into play by a designated server, called the mandarino, who otherwise is not part of the game. The receivers can reject serves at will. Pallone is often played on courts marked out on town streets.

Two kinds of pallone are now played, indoor and outdoor:

  • Indoors it is played in particular sports venue called sphaeristerium, or in Italian language sferisterio, 80 metres long and 18 metres wise with a lateral wall which is 20 metres high and permits the rebound of the ball. In this version each team has 3 players: battitore, spalla and terzino.
  • Outdoors it is played in an open playing field without lateral walls. In this version each team has 4 players.

A pallone player is called pallonista. Celebrated former professional champions include:

Pallapugno

Pallapugno or former pallone elastico is a game originally played in Piedmont and Liguria with a bandaged fist: now this game is played in all Italian 20 regions. This sport and its champions were described by Cesare Pavese, Beppe Fenoglio, Giovanni Arpino.

Each team has 4 players. The court, or Sferisterio, is 90 metres long and 18 metres wide; the rubber ball has a diameter of 10½ centimetres and weighs 190 grams. Scoring is also by fifteens and tens in every game, but a second bounce can result in a "chase" rather than an outright point, similar to real tennis; the team which wins 11 games is the winner of the match.

rubber ball of pallapugno

Celebrated former professional champions include:

Pallapugno leggera

Pallapugno leggera is played in a court the same size of a volleyball court, but without a net (device). Each team has 4 players with 2 reserve players. A match consists of one set or three sets.

Pantalera

Pantalera or pallapugno alla pantalera is generally played on urban streets. The first action of every match consists of playing the ball onto a roof called the pantalera in Piedmontese language. Other rules are the same as pallapugno.

Pallonetto

Pallonetto or pallonetto ligure al lungo is generally played on urban streets with tennis balls without covering felt. The playing field is long, between 60 and 90 metres, with a width of 18 metres, with or without a lateral wall. Players strike the ball using one bandaged hand in these version:

  • 1 player versus 1 player
  • 2 players versus 2 players
  • 3 players versus 3 players.

Whoever wins 5 games is the winner of the match; other rules are the same of pallapugno. Other versions of this game are:

  • pallonetto al corto
  • pallonetto ai tetti
  • pallonetto of Chiusavecchia
  • baletta
  • ciappetta

See also

External links

Video

References

  • Morgan, Roger (1989). "European Derivatives of Tennis" in The Royal Game, L. St J. Butler & P. J. Wordie, ed. Stirling: Falkland Palace Real Tennis Club. ISBN 0-9514622-0-2 or ISBN 0-9514622-1-0.
  • McNicoll, Kathryn (2005). Real Tennis, pp. 21-22. Buckinghamshire: Shire Publications. ISBN 0-7478-0610-1.
  • Whitman, Malcolm D. (1932). Tennis: Origins and Mysteries, p. 85. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications (2004 reprint). ISBN 0-486-43357-9.
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