Sports
Al Tabaa Game
It is an old popular game in the UAE and was one of the most famous traditional games played in the UAE and possibly some Gulf countries. The game is very similar to cricket and American baseball and has its own well-known rules in the UAE. It is an exciting, enjoyable, and beneficial game for physical fitness.
The game of “Al-Taba” is played by two teams, each consisting of a minimum of four players and a maximum of eight players. The playing field of “Al-Taba” has two areas or fields, serving as the starting point and the ending point.
How to Play
Playing Field
The playing field for the Al Tabaa game consists of two main zones: a starting point and an ending point. These zones are clearly marked and form the foundation of the game, where victory depends on successfully moving between them without being stopped by the opposing team.
Team Formation: The game is played by two teams, with each team consisting of 4 to 8 players.
Starting the Game: The attacking team stands at the starting point, while the defending team spreads out across the field, aiming to prevent the attackers from reaching the ending point.
Gameplay: Each player from the attacking team attempts to run from the starting point to the ending point and back without being touched or stopped by the defending players.
Scoring Points: The team earns one point for each player who successfully returns to the starting point without being stopped.
Winning the Game: The round ends when all the attacking players have successfully made their runs or when the defending team manages to stop all the attackers. The team with the most points at the end of the game is declared the winner.
