Gulel, also known as slingshot, is a very popular game in Indian and neighboring countries for a long time. It is quite famous among teenagers and adults, while children having age around 12-17 also love to play with Gulel and you can see its dominance mostly in the village or town areas.
Gulel was considered to be the main means of entertainment and shooting among children in childhood. A wonderful combination of simplicity and excitement is seen in this game and that’s why many state government like Bihar show their interest to promote it by organizing games at district or state level.
At many daily picnic and outing spots this game is available to play along with other games and here being a professional you can hit a desired target and impress others tourist.
Let’s know more about Gulel game below like – What is this? What are the related games that played with Gulel? and also check out how this game is played?
What is a Gulel ?
Gulel is a simple device or a projectile ancient weapon made mainly of wood, rubber and cloth strip. It is a Y-shaped device, in which rubber strip is tied at both ends. This rubber strip has a small cloth or leather piece in the middle so the striker can hold stone or marble and target objects easily.
In English speaking countries like UK, USA, Canada the game of Gulel is known as Slingshot Game and it is used for shooting and hunting.
In India, people use Gulel for hunting, they hunt birds or animals with this device and catch them and later sell them in the market to earn money. On the other hand, some people use Gulel to shoot targets in games organized by organizers in school, college or on sports day in your area.
In many picnic spots, Gulel is used for target practice, similar to archery, where a bow and arrows are used. People use slingshot and try to hit the target at bottles, bulbs or balloons.
Being a professional player of Gulel game, you can participates in this game and win money. These days this game is also available to play in mobile devices where you have to strike down the given objects. Once popular game based on this concept is Angrybirds and still many people play it!
History of Gulel Game
The history of slingshot is very old. It was played especially in rural India. This device was traditionally used to hunt small birds and protect the crop. But gradually it evolved into a game and became popular among children.
In many village areas, this is still used to hunt birds like pegion, sparrow etc.. But on the other hand in Cities, Gulel is often played for entertainment, where players aim to hit specific objects from a designated distance. They can practice improving their targeting skills or participate in challenges to showcase their accuracy and demonstrate how skilled they are with a Gulel!
How to Play Gulel?
Playing Gulel is quite easy, but it requires a little practice, balance, and sharp attention. You can play the game of Gulel by following the steps given below:
Make or buy a Gulel
- Take a strong Y-shaped stick.
- Tie a rubber strip on both ends, for this you can use old tube tire.
- Add a piece of cloth in the middle.
This way you can make Gulel at home for free and the choose a place to target practice. But if you can’t make it, then you can also buy it from the online or offline stores which costs around Rs 99 to Rs 499. We advice, build a Gulel at home under the guidance of an elder as it is quite easy because in marke simple Gulel price vary from Rs 99 to Rs 499 and if we talk about some powerful Gulel price then you can get it in around Rs 1000.
Set the target
Once the gulel is ready, its time to practice the aim. For this you can go to home backyard or choose an empty place. You can practice it in an open ground under tree.
- Aim at an object, such as an empty Can, Bottle, or an object hanging from a tree.
- You can also put together a pack of 5 bottles, place each bottle one after the other at some distance and try to knock them down.
Prepare a Stone or Pellet
Once the target is ready and you have gulel in your hand, its time to select a stone or small to mid size marble. The stone can be hard, or soft made of clay. As a beginner, we advice you to use clay stones and once you get mastery then upgrade yourself and start using the Stones or Pellet or Glass Marbles.
Take Aim and Hit
Its time to aim the object and hit it with accuracy. The more you hold the slingshot with precise balance, the better you will be able to aim and hit the target. Here’s how to Aim and Hit target with Gulel
- Hold the Gulel with one hand (it can be left or right)…!
- After this, place a stone or marble in the middle of rubber strap with other hand.
- Now pull the elastic band in backward direction… more you can pull the elastic band, the greater the force and speed of your shot!
- Its time to Align the projectile with your target, means Aim on the object that you would like to knock down.
- Once ready, release the tension in the elastic band, and watch as the stone shoots forward like a bullet, striking the target with precision!
Repeat and Practice
Repeat the same process again and again and increase the accuracy. Try the same on different location, sometimes in open areas, or sometimes in narrow closed location. For better practice, you can even take the benefit of weather conditions – try the same in windy season, in monsoon under extreme hot or cold weather. In short, practice in every season under every circumstance and this way you can be professional in Gulel game.
Rules of Gulel Game
Like other sports, Gulel game has some basic rules. These are just the general rules which can make the overall gameplay safe, secure, and fair. Have a look at these rules below:
Safety:
- Take care not to hurt any person or animal.
- Play only in safe places like Open parks, Private Property etc
Target Selection:
Choose targets that are not breakable or prone to damage. Instead of Glass bottles, practice target on plastic bottles and you can also practice with small size clay balls.
Practice Accuracy:
Practice regularly to master the game and for this you can take the help of a coach or even these day you can learn about the Gulel lessons on YouTube.
Conclusion
The game of Gulel is an important part of Indian culture. It is not only a means of entertainment but also a great way to enhance the skills and concentration of children. By sharing this traditional game with the new generation, we can keep our cultural heritage alive and encourage outdoor play.
By organizing Gulel based game competitions in school or colleges, you can encourage the new generation youth regarding the Gulel game and make them inform about what they can do, what type of games you can play in a tournament and how you can make career by mastering Gulel.
Target practice games like – bottle shoot or balloon pop are common games where several players participate and hit the target with a slingshot. In competition based games, players are given 5 to 7 chances and they have to hit 3 or 5 targets consecutively to win a prize or become a winner.
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