Maram Pitti

Maram Pitti, also known as Picchi Banti (పిచ్చి బంతి) in Telugu, is an Indian version of dodgeball. It is played with a rubber ball or tennis ball and is often played by a small group, usually 5-6 players, in a small enclosed area or bylanes. The game can also be played solo, in pairs, or in teams of 3 or more players.^[1]

Game

The person in possession of the ball hits others without moving from their position. The game continues until only one player remains, who is declared the winner. In some cases, when there are a large number of players, two winners may be chosen at the end. The game begins with a player throwing the ball directly into the air, and the ball must bounce three times before the player picks it up. Generally, hits to the head are not allowed.^{[citation needed]}

Etymology

Maram means "to hit" and Pitti which is pitna means "to strike". Picchim means "Mad" in Telugu and Banti means "ball".^{[citation needed]}

References

^ Mahajan, Esha (July 27, 2011). "Play space shrinking, but slum kids are game". The Times of India. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2019.

[1] Mahajan, Esha (July 27, 2011). "Play space shrinking, but slum kids are game". The Times of India. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2019.

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