Gateball 101 — Japan's Homegrown 5-vs-5 Team Lawn Sport
Invented in Hokkaido, Japan in 1947, Gateball is a team sport where two teams of five use T-shaped mallets to hit numbered balls through three gates and strike a goal pole. Strategic 'spark' shots knock opponents out of position. Played in 50+ countries worldwide. Rules, equipment, and tips.
Japan · 6–10 players
