The Inca played the same sport as the Aztecs, known as Tlachtli. It was a combination of soccer and basketball, except the players could not use their hands. The ball was 6 inches in diameter and somewhat hard. Teams had to score in a hoop/circle hanging from the wall. read more
The Inca played the same sport as the Aztecs, known as Tlachtli. It was a combination of soccer and basketball, except the players could not use their hands. The ball was 6 inches in diameter and somewhat hard. read more
Known as the first organized sport in human history, evidence dates it back 3,500 years. Rules of the game varied from city to city, with virtually every city having a ball court. The game was played with heavy latex balls made from the rubber trees that grew in the area. read more