Traditional Sports

‘Tok-tok Kadal’ Traditional Sports

Tok Kadal is a Betawi children's game. In some areas, it is called Kalawadi. Born because children were surprised to see a lizard, hit it until the lizard jumped very far. Then made a game that resembles hitting a lizard earlier.

The game is played by two groups. After the group leader (commander) draws a suit, the winning group can start first and the loser will guard. Done by prying the lizard from the hole as high and far as possible. If caught (bal) by the guard group, the player is considered dead and continues with the second player. If not caught, the lizard (nyambit) is thrown at the bat. If you hit it, you die. But if not hit the game continues. Next, the player hits the lizard held in one hand so far. If you get caught you lose. If not caught, continue from the beginning but the distance of the lizard from the hole is calculated using a punch. The measure of the length of the percussion instrument, the value is one. The next assessment is calculated from the number of strokes. One stroke is worth one, two times 10, and so on in multiples of 10. The group that gets the most points is the winner.

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