Medieval Sports Enjoyed by Nobles
Noblewomen were especially fond of hunting.Itwas one of a few Medieval sports they took part in during their spare time.Huntingwas an expensive sportand itusually involved other animals such as trained hounds and hawks.The dogswere used to sniff out the prey，hence leading to the capture of foxes，rabbits and other game.
2-4 Noblewomen in Hunting
Rules governing this sportwere not so strict and the nobility often hunted within their own territory（which could cover a large stretch of forest）.They rode horses and，more often than not，used a bow and arrow to pin down their targets.You see now why hunting was an exclusive sport.To hunt，the noble must be well-versed in both archery and horseback riding.
Members of the noble class loved to play colf—the well-known ancestor of the golf.In their spare time，they enjoyed this sport，the playing ofwhich required a large expanse of land.Jousts and tournaments were likewise considered as elite sports.Although peasants and common folks often held informal and friendlymini tournaments，thesewere nowhere near as grand as the tournaments commissioned bymembers of the royalty or peerage，who had to be present during such occasions to present prizes and declare the winners.
2-5 Colf Playing of the nobility
Perhaps because constructing courtswere rather costly and ordinary citizens did not have sufficient funds to build one or play it in all its glory，tenniswas considered an elite Medieval sport.Lords and ladies played tennis in closed quarters where they could socialize with members of their rank.Manymanors and castles came with tennis courts.