FAQ About Gateball

Gateball is played on a rectangular court 20 metres (66 ft) long and 15 metres (49 ft) wide. Each court has three gates and a goal pole.

Courts are generally grass, but can also be clay, gravel or concrete.

If you want to practice with family a garden is a suitable place to have a good family time and enjoy but If you are interested and want to learn more about gateball, the tactics and be part of a team join us  Saturday or Sunday morning at Château du Lac de Genval. 

Gateball isn’t just a game; it’s a way of life. It teaches you how to think clearly and fast, manage your stress and time, and communicate effectively. 

It is a strategic game that gives the intellect a workout. 

If you play in a team, teamwork is an essential ability to have during the game. 

Gateball, like golf, is a very sociable sport that allows you to meet people from many cultures and countries. 

It’s the ideal sport for company  seminars or team buildings. 

It’s great for business partners, but it’s also great for families since it can bring people of all ages together.

More benefits

Gateball is a game for everyone and every age. 

It can bring the whole family together as there is not age limitation for playing the game.  A gateball match where the players are from different ages, make the game very entertaining as strategy requires during the match vary according to the perception. 

Kids feel highly motivated, and it promotes on them the concentration and hand-eye coordination, 

The benefits aren’t only limited to physical health either, with psychological benefits including improved mood, reduced anxiety and increased confidence. It is a sport for:

Kids 

Teens 

Adults 

And in general, all ages and genders  

Gateball is played on a rectangular court 20 metres long and 15 metres wide. Courts are generally grass, but can also be clay, gravel or concrete.

You will need: 

Mallets 

10 balls (The odd-numbered balls are red, and the even-numbered balls are white)

Each court has three gates and a goal pole.

And you will need a strategy to bring your team to the maximum score in a max of 30 minutes game. 

More about Equipment and how to play

Gateball is a mallet sport similar to croquet. It is a fast-paced, non-contact, highly strategic team game, which can be played by anyone regardless of age or gender. 

 

Gateball boosts social connections and self-esteem – meaning that you might be missing a trick if you’re not out on the course.

There are psychological benefits that can be boots while playing Gateball including improved mood, reduced anxiety and increased confidence.

Gateball can help you to succeed in other sports and develop lifelong healthy exercise habits meanwhile at the same time you are a good conversation with friends and colleagues .

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