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The Maya Ball Game

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3000 years ago, the ancient Maya invented a ball game, in which they believed forces of darkness and light were enacted.

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The ball used to play the game was made of rubber from the caoutchouc tree, which was found in tropical Maya territory.

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Players hit the ball with their right hip, elbow or knee to pass it to other players on their team. 

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The aim was to prevent the ball from touching the ground, and shoot the ball through a ring. 

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