Ulama is a Popular Sport Among the Young|
These are some shots of young players taken during Ulama festivals Ulama de brazo is also played by women. Hip Ulama is the exclusive domain of men. |
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Lorena, age 14, showing why she is the best at Ulama de Brazo Guasave, Sin.Mexico. April 2002 |
| Don Jesus showing a loincloth ( deerskin) Jesus, a player himself, acts as coach for the junior Ulama team of Los Llanitos |
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Chuyito, age 6, the World's youngest ulama player He is also an excellent player. Los Llanitos, Sin. Mexico |
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Receiving the ball "por debajo" During the game,the score can have an upward and downward fluctuation. The longest game in recent memory lasted 7 days! |
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The referee or "juez" has the last word Helping him are two veedores ( one who sees) |
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Just another Sunday! The Junior team of Los Llanitos striving for 8 rayas: the winning score! |
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Javier, receiving "por arriba" The leap to meet a high ball makes a great impression on the spectator. This is an example of "jugar por arriba" |