Around the world, favourite beach activities include sunbathing, swimming and sandcastle building.
But in Israel, matkot - an extreme game of bat and ball - dominates the coastline.
The goal is for two players to hit a small rubber ball with a racket as many times as possible, without dropping the ball.
Matkot is so popular, one lifelong fan has turned his home into a museum dedicated to the game.
Yolande Knell went to join hundreds of matkot players by the sea in Tel Aviv to find out why they love it.
(h/t Zvi)
Monday, June 17, 2013
Elder of Ziyon
