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Pasuckuakohowog is aNative American game similar tosoccer.
The term literally translates to "they gather to play ball with the foot" and was described byRoger Williams.[1]
There are records that show it was played in the 17th century, especially among Powhatan and Algonquin groups. The game was played onbeaches or clearings with goals about a half-mile-wide and set one mile apart.[citation needed] Up to 500 people usually playedpasuckuakohowog at one time, while many games had up to 1,000 players.[citation needed]
Pasuckuakohowog was a dangerous game and was played almost like awar.[citation needed] Players would often have to quit due to broken bones or other serious injuries.[citation needed] This is because no rules existed to minimize physical contact as the game was played in a very aggressive and violent manner.Pasuckuakohowog players wore ornaments andwar paint to disguise themselves from retaliation after the game.[citation needed] The game would often last for hours and sometimes carry over to the next day.[citation needed] After each match there would be a large celebratoryfeast, including both teams.[citation needed]
The only equipment used inpasuckuakohowog was a tightly bound ball made of animal hides or leather.[2]
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