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Javelin
To be able to throw a javelin with great
strength and accuracy was just as
important for a Viking as being a good
archer, practice in the javelin began at a
very young age. ...
We know that:
-they were divided into teams
-the teams were usually two against two
though more could take part
-a hard ball was hit by a bat
-the opponent who didnt have the ball
caught and threw the ball with his hands
-body contact was allowed in the fight for the
ball where the strongest had the best chance to win
-the game demanded so much time that it was
played from morning to night
-there was a captain on each team
-there were penalties and a penalty box
-the playing field was lined
-one had to change clothes for the game
it was played on the ice or grass
Skiing
The ability to ski was a necessity of life
throughout most of Scandinavia during
the Viking era. ... are still remembered in Scandinavia today
Wrestling
Wrestling was the most widespread of sports
during the Viking era.
Approximate Word count = 858
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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