The experience report of the emergence of a game: from idleness to creativity

Abstract

The study reports the creation and adaptation of a game from the idleness of available sports materials during a leisure event in Porto Mendes, Marechal Cândido Rondon-PR. Based on the structure of frescobol and influenced by tennis, the game was developed using available materials such as wooden rackets and a tennis ball. Rules were progressively adjusted to optimize the game dynamics. The descriptive research involved a questionnaire applied to 28 participants, analyzing perceptions about the activity. The results indicated significant acceptance, highlighting social interaction and fun as the main positive aspects. It is concluded that the adapted game represents a low-cost alternative for recreational activities and can be incorporated into sports initiation in school Physical Education.