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Gilidanda


Gilidanda
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Copyright: Muhammad Hanif Khattak (Khattakphoto) Gold Star Critiquer [C: 71 W: 0 N: 9] (542)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-24
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-12-26 3:12
Viewed: 427
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A SPORT THAT DOESN'T NEED COSTLY EQUIPMENT

A boy hits 'gilli' with a 'danda' in Sector F-11 of Islamabad. 'Gilli-Danda' is a popular sport in this part of the world.
The objective of the sport is to use the 'danda' (used like a baseball bat) to strike the 'gilli' (similar to striking a ball in cricket or baseball). For this purpose a circle is made in the centre of which a small oblong shaped hole is dug. This hole is smaller than the 'gilli' but as the play progresses the size may increase due to usage. The 'gilli' is inserted into a spindle shaped hole (overall shape looks like a traditional boat) in the ground, either orthogonally, or at an angle. The 'danda' is then swung and strikes the 'gilli' (similar to a golf swing). Another variation is when the 'gilli' is prised out of the hole at a high speed usually by lifting the 'gilli' using the 'danda'.
The 'gilli' becomes airborne after it is struck. If a fielder from the opposing team catches the 'gilli,' the striker is out. If the 'gilli' lands on the ground, the fielder closest to the 'gilli' has one chance to hit the danda (which has to be placed on top of the hole used) with a throw (similar to a run out in cricket). If the fielder is successful, the striker is out, if not, the striker scores one score and gets another opportunity to strike. The team (or individual) with the most points wins the game. If the striker fails to hit gilli in three tries, the striker is out (similar to a strikeout in baseball). -- Hanif Khattak
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Hi Hanif,
Very nice photo and I like the espression of the children...merry christmas, Vivi

nice shot
reminds me of my childhood days
indrajit

Hello Hanif,
I remember when I was a kid, we were much more inventive in our play compared to kids today!
I even remember a game similar to this...
A good photo documentary!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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