Tamburello
Players on action | |
| Highest governing body | International Federation of Tamburello |
|---|---|
| First played | 16th century in Italy |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | none |
| Team members | 5 outdoor and 3 indoor |
| Mixed-sex | separate competitions |
| Type | ball games |
| Equipment | tambourines and balls |
| Venue | outdoor and indoor |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | Europe, Asia, America |
Tamburello, named Tambass in Piedmont, is a court game invented in the northern provinces of Italy during the 16th century. It is a modification of the ancient game of pallone col bracciale, bearing the same general relation to it as Squash does to Racquets. Tamburello is also similar in form to tennis.
Tamburello and its variations remain popular today in many nations of the world.