Capteh
"Capteh" (also known as "Chapteh" or "Chatek") is patois for shuttlecock. Colourful feathers are attached to a rubber or plastic base. The idea of the game is to keep the shuttlecock airborne for as long as possible by kicking it. The winner is the player who manages the most number of kicks. Another version is on an agreed target of kicks (e.g. 100). The winner is the first one who achieves this target.
Method of play
The player starts by kicking the capteh (usually with the in-step), either with one leg or alternating with both legs. He continues to count each kick until he misses. When he misses, he stops playing and surrenders his turn to the next player, and waits for his turn to come again. The next player starts kicking and counting until he misses. The game continues until either all the players have completed an agreed number of turns, or one player has reached the targeted number of kicks (e.g. 100 kicks). The player who has the most number of kicks, or who reaches 100 kicks first, wins. In team play, a circle is drawn for each team. A player steps in and starts kicking the capteh until he misses. The next player on the team takes over. This continues until all the team members have had their turns. The team which scores the most number of kicks after all the players have had their turns, wins the game.
Capteh, in other countries, is known by a variety of names, such as Jianzi and Da Cau in China and Vietnam respectively.
Attempts have been made to bring Chapteh to the west, but, Chapteh has yet to reach the level of popularity enjoyed by footbag, a game with a similar premise.
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