Elle (sport)
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Sri Lanka Elle | |
| Highest governing body | Association of Sri Lanka Elle |
|---|---|
| First played | Sri Lanka |
| Characteristics | |
| Team members | Sixteen players and Four substitutes |
| Mixed gender | Men and weman Elle Team |
| Equipment | Elle bat and Ball |
| Venue | Elle Ground, paddy filed or shore |
| Presence | |
| Olympic | Still not going to International level |
Sport of Sri Lanka Elle
Sport of Sri Lanka Elle bat and ball game.Usually, in ‘Elle’ the hitter is given three chances to hit the ball. The hitter after hitting the ball with the bamboo stick has to complete a round (a run) which includes about four possible ‘stoppings.’distance of stoppings 55 meter each. If the hitter’s stroke is caught by the fielding side, the hitter gets out. Then, if the fielding side is able to hit the hitter with the ball while he/she is in the course of before completing a run, then also the hitter gets out. The hitter can stop only at one of the three ‘stoppings’ in the round paving the way for another member of his/her team to come and become the hitter. The side that gets the highest number of (complete) runs wins the match.
History of Sri Lanka Elle
It is not clear as to when, where or by whom, game Elle was introduced. Even though one cannot find definitive sources on the origin of the sport, there is evidence to suggest that the game had been played before the dawn of 20th century.
Sport of Sri Lanka Elle goes back to more than two thousand years ago. Then our poor man’s Game also going back to same years and had not been mentioned. this Elle game very interesting and competitive for all of poor villages near coastal belt and all districts.
Frist they played using sticks and Sometimes they use a dried fruit of Wel Kaduru ( Cerbera manghas ) as the ball for their free time. The main task for poor Men’s earn a living but they have also had a past time game.when they have a leisure after they collected their harvest they gather near paddy field with their family and played this Game.
All Villagers’ divided in to group two or three group and played it’s include men and women that was very interesting for all of them. Day by day it was improve little children also played like their parents. Near village team also participated One team won the game or defeated all of them deliver their entertain. Entire Villagers participated harmony and well manner. When they played exchange theirs views and ideas as well as delicious Food prepared by them. All villagers, neighbors and relatives contest against each other’s but no anyone harm for these hospitable poor villagers . These historical event expanded all over the country within few years as their past time game.
Few years back villager’s make a one excellent group in their village and its include young man within the village and beautiful name excellent all-rounder name as a team captained. this was not an imagination report of someone we also did and show our elders activity in the field between 1960 – 1970. Lots of people gathered near Paddy filed and they played well manner in the ground. Then we can imagine how our ancestors played this poor men game like this. All competition was very interesting for every one Little, Young and Old Both men and women. All the villagers cheer team players for their determination. Likewise all villagers young and old one divided in to two or three group played in evening two or three hours for practice excellent young and Old players selected for their village team for contest next harvest time against near village team.
Play
(1) In a match where the Winners and losers are to be found, the maximum number of Players to a team is Sixteen (16), and minimum being Twelve (12). The lesser number of players in a team does not make the number of players to be restricted for the same number in the opposing team. The balance players in a team could be added before the commencement of the third innings.
(2) Striking or fielding could be decided upon on the toss of a coin
Elle Ground
The playing area should be without obstructions especially to the running area. It should have the identical distance to the front and the two sides. The Playing Area should be marked with a line of Three (3) Centimeters in breadth leaving at least Five (5) meters to the back of the striking spot.
How to make a Ground
The playing area should be without obstructions especially to the running area. It should have the identical distance to the front and the two sides. The Playing Area should be marked with a line of Three (3) Centimeters in breadth leaving at least Five (5) meters to the back of the striking spot.
Note: For matches played by school children the running distance in the playing area would be less. Accordingly, for school matches the meters applicable would be 11 whereas for other matches arranged at sports society levels the meters applicable would be 12.
Materials
Equipment used in the playing area Two posts ten (10) meters in height similar to a Bamboo Tree, six posts (2) centimeters in breadth and 1 Meter in height and eight flags to be tied to the end of the posts. (The height of posts from ground level should be 1 meter)
Elle Bat
The ELLE bat should be made out from well seasoned bamboo and the length and breadth of the Bat can be in accordance with the requirements of the Striker or the player. Its circumference should not be changed under any circumstances. However, the Elle Bat could be bound with material without using any metal in order to protect it from breaking or damaging.
Elle Ball
Until such time a special ball is specifically made for ELLE Tennis balls may be used. The fur on the ball could be removed/shaved before use but removing of fur to make the rubber visible is strictly prohibited. A rubber ball or another light ball could be used instead of a Tennis Ball but it is of paramount importance that the ball used should be common to both teams.