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Pungdo (Traditional Stone Put)

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PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Each competitor takes a turn standing behind the marked line while holding the stone with one or both hands.

2

The thrower may take a short run-up or a standing stance, then heaves the stone forward using a pushing or swinging motion rather than a simple toss.

3

A throw only counts if the thrower's foot does not cross the line before the stone leaves their hands.

4

Officials or fellow players mark where the stone first lands, measuring the distance from the throwing line.

5

Each competitor usually gets several attempts, with only their farthest legal throw counted toward the final result.

6

The competitor whose best throw travels the farthest is declared the winner.