Pilota is an ancient
game. Versions of the game were played by the Greeks, Romans, and Mayan
tribes. And although pilota, or handball, did not originate in Euskal
Herria, the Basques have adopted the game and made it their own. The
Basque version not only tests speed & skill, but endurance as well.
Basques who emigrated around the world, took with them the love of the
sport as part of their culture.
There are numerous versions
of the game, which include the use of a wooden paddle (pala & paleta), different types
of racquets (xare & frontenis), leather gloves (rebot & pasaka), and the
glove & basket combination known as xistera or cesta from which
jai-alai, remonte, rebote & joko garbi are played.
PILOTA FOR CHILDREN
The Chino Basque club offers pilota
lessons to children ages 10 & up, under the direction of Jean Michel
Indaburu. The group plays once a week throughout the year working on
skill, strategy, and good sportsmanship. For more information or if
your interested in joining, please email us at
info@chinobasqueclub.us
Recommended Links
USA Pelota
Euskadiko Euskal Pilota
Federakuntza
International
Federation Of Basque
Manista
Pelota
Liga De
Empresas De Pelota A Mano
Elite Pelote Basque
Euskal Herriko Pilota Liga
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