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Soule, also called choule in some regional forms, is a traditional French team ball game associated especially with Normandy and Picardy. Historical versions involved competing groups, often linked to villages or parishes, trying to seize and carry or drive a ball to a designated goal; some forms used the feet, hands, or sticks. The game is recorded in medieval and later sources and is often discussed in histories of folk football, rugby, and hockey.
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What is soule, or choule?
Soule, also called choule in some regions, is a traditional French team ball game. It is especially associated with Normandy and Picardy.
How was soule traditionally played?
Competing groups, often linked to villages or parishes, tried to seize a ball and carry or drive it toward a designated goal. Historical versions could involve large groups rather than a small modern sports team.
Was soule a village game or an organized national sport?
Historical soule was strongly tied to local communities, including villages and parishes. Its regional associations with Normandy and Picardy are central to how the game is described.
What is the goal in a traditional game of soule?
The goal was to gain possession of the ball and move it to a designated place. Depending on the local version, players might carry or drive the ball while competing groups tried to stop them.
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