An old form of which sport take place in rip van winkle?

Answer 1

Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle" takes place in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The strangely dressed men he encounters during his walk in the woods are playing skittles, or nine-pins, a variety of Bowling.

Answer 2

The old form of bowling takes place in Rip Van Winkle. In the story, the men are depicted playing nine pins, which is a precursor to the modern game of bowling.