Matkot

Matkot is a popular ball game in Israel and is designated as a national sport.

Matkot is not a competition sport, but pure pastime at the beach, a little ball play similar to tennis in which at least two or more players. The rackets are made of wood, even older stone. The ball is the same as the squash. Beginners play with a slightly lighter ball

The origin of Matkot is not released. It is believed that he had come with Yemenite Jews to Israel. The word Matkot is from an Arabic word madka or the Hebrew word makah come, which means knocking.

Matkot is mainly played in Israel. In Brazil, where there is an equally busy life at the beach, it says Frescoball.