Patintero: Rules, Court Layout & Gameplay Guide

Overview

Traditional Filipino tag-based team game (5–7 per side) on a rectangular grid.

Court

Divided lengthwise into two halves; each half has three zones: home, central, striking zone.

Rules

1. Offensive team serves from serving line into opponent's central zone.
2. Defenders tag runners crossing lines; runners avoid tags.
3. Ball may be hit with any body part; no holding/throwing.
4. Point to serving team if defenders fail return or ball out.
5. Point to defensive team if servers hit net/out.
6. First to 21 wins.

Equipment

Light rubber ball, marked court (chalk/tape), optional net.