Q: Mancala is designed for 2 players. Each player controls the 6 cups on their side of board. The oval-shaped Mancala to the player’s right is a storage space for scored points. During your turn, you pick up all the stones in 1 of the smaller cups and move them along the board. Most ordinary games of Mancala begin with 24 stones per player. Some versions start with 3 or 5 stones in each cup. The Mancala cup to your right is your scoring cup. If you forget how to move your stones, remember your Mancala. You always move towards it. Think of the board as a racetrack where the Mancala is the finish line. When you pass stones onto your opponent’s side of the board, continue moving them counterclockwise. This is called sowing, an important part of strategizing to win. Select a cup on your side of the board, then pick up all the stones in it. Move counterclockwise around the board, dropping a stone into each of your cups you pass, including your Mancala.  For example, if you have 3 stones in a cup, drop a stone in the 3 cups ahead of it. The final stone will end up 3 cups ahead of your starting point. Don’t put a stone in your opponent’s Mancala if you reach it. You only reach your opponent’s Mancala when you have a lot of stones in a cup on your side, enough to move around the entire board. Pass over the Mancala without putting a stone in it. Some rulesets forgo using the Mancalas. Instead, you score only by capturing your opponent’s stones. In order to capture your opponent’s pieces, the last stone you move needs to end up in an empty cup on your side of the board. Take the stones in the opposing cup on your opponent’s side of the board , along with your stone, and put them in your Mancala. To capture stones on the far right side of the board, for example, you have to move to the cup right before your Mancala. If you have only 1 stone in the cup next to it, move it forward to capture the space. The last stone needs to end up in the Mancala. You don’t get a free turn if you pass over to your opponent’s side of the board. Count your stones carefully to ensure you have the exact number needed to get the free turn.  Getting a free turn is an effective way to score lots of points. It gives you a chance to score again or move your stones out of harm’s way. The use of free turns depends on the rule set you use. For a standard game with 24 stones, plan on using the free turns as a point of strategy. Each stone counts as 1 point. The player that tallies the most scores wins the game. The other player gets to capture any stones left on their side of the board, so anticipate how this affects the score before you end the game. The game ends when a player can no longer move any stones. This happens when their side of the board is empty.
A: Place 4 stones in each of the 6 small cups. Move your stones counterclockwise during your turn. Drop a stone into each cup you move past on your turn. Capture stones by placing your last stone in an empty cup. Take another turn if the last stone you move ends up in your Mancala. Win the game by having the most stones in your Mancala.

Q: There are different materials that you can buy to strap and support your elbow. Either trainer’s tape or kinesiology tape or tubular bandages can help limit your range of motion that is causing you discomfort, reduce stress on the injured tissue, and may allow more blood to flow to the injured area.  Trainer’s and kinesiology tape are often best for muscle injuries. The tape expands when you move, making the treatment comfortable and practical if you have an active lifestyle or continue to exercise.  If you have sensitive skin, consider trying quick release medical tape, which combines the strength of trainer’s and kinesiology tapes with less chance of irritating the skin during wear or removal.  Tubular medical bandages are wrapped around the affected area and then affixed with tape or a small fastener. This might also be a good option if you have sensitive skin. Tubular bandages are an especially good option for wrapping joints or even to cover tape.  You can purchase trainer’s and kinesiology tape and bandages at many pharmacies, medical supply stores, and sports stores. Some larger retailers may also carry it. Consider trying to strap your elbow with duct tape, which is as supportive as trainer’s or kinesiology tape.  Some professionals may recommend using black tape, as it can adhere better to sweaty skin. Purchase bandages to wrap, strap, and support your elbow. Bandages will support your elbow and they may also help to reduce any swelling you have.  You can use most types of medical wrap bandages at pharmacies, medical supply stores, and even some sports stores. Make sure to buy a bandage that is long enough to wrap your elbow enough to support and immobilize it. You will need to purchase medical tape or pins to keep the bandage in place. Prepare your arm skin for taping or bandaging by washing and shaving it, if necessary. This can not only help remove dirt and debris, make the tape stick more effectively, but also may prevent any discomfort when you remove the tape or bandage.  Wash away any oils, sweat or dirt that may be on your skin with a gentle cleanser and warm water. This can minimize the risk that the tape or bandage doesn’t adhere properly to your arm.  Any type of mild soap can effectively clean your arm. Make sure to rinse or wipe off all of the soap. If you have chosen not to use an underwrap (see next step) or have a lot of hair on your arm, you may want to shave your arm.  Shave with care to prevent cutting your skin and causing injury. If you prefer not to place the tape or bandage against your skin, place an underwrap between the tape and your skin. If you use an underwrap, be aware that it is not as effective as using tape only.  You do not have to use an underwrap or skin adhesives with tape or bandages.  Spray the skin adhesive and or apply the underwrap to the areas of your arm you plan to wrap.  You can buy underwrap and skin adhesive at most pharmacies, medical supply stores and some sports stores. You may need to cut the tape before you wrap your elbow depending on whether you bought strips or a round of tape. Pre-cutting the tape can help ensure you use the right amount and prevent you from wasting any tape.  Cut pieces of your tape to approximately the length of your forearm. You may also want some smaller pieces.  Rounding the edges of the tape can make it easier to apply.  If your tape has backing, remove it before application.
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