Gateball, also known as croquet, is an outdoor ball game that hits the ball through the iron gate with a mallet on the flat ground or lawn. It is also a national fitness sport that integrates entertainment and fitness.

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Gateball is an outdoor ball game, also known as croquet. The ball is hit over the iron gate on the flat ground or lawn with a mallet. Gateball is a mixture of golf and billiards. It is not only simple and fun, but also stimulates the brain and promotes body and mind. It is the most economical and suitable new sport for all ages.

Gateball originated in France, and was introduced to Britain in the13rd century, Italy in the17th century, and then to the United States. Introduced to China in 1930s, it was only used as a game class in yenching university. Gateball originated in Japan in 1948, and was popularized as an activity for the elderly in 1970. Gateball occupies less space and saves money. Safe, simple in technology, short in competition time and small in exercise, suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.

According to conservative estimates, Japan has a population of 7 million so far, and the popularity of this sport can be seen. In addition, China has also launched a gateball competition for primary school students, which has developed in Wujin, Nanjing, Lianyungang and Kunshan. The local sports bureau regularly holds municipal children's gateball competitions, then provincial competitions, and finally enters the country.

Second, skills.

1, the feet are naturally separated with shoulder width, and the distance between the feet and the ball is equal, forming an isosceles triangle, and the body is perpendicular to the hitting direction line.

2, according to their own habits grip, easy to hit the ball. The left hand controls the direction, and the right hand holds the pole and swings.

3. Adopt the aiming method of "four points and one line", that is, the center points of the target, the self-ball, the croquet and the end face of the mallet are on the same straight line.

4. Swing is an important process of hitting the ball, including two actions: retreating and entering the water. Generally, it is advisable to pull back 10~20cm along the line of sight, and the speed is appropriate, not too hard. Drive in the right direction and with the right intensity.

5, all attention should be placed on the hitting point, the wrist is not twisted, and the big arm is not high. After hitting the ball, the hammer swings forward and swings upward with the elbow as the center.