RULES

The Rules of Basque Pelota (Mano, Paleta & Chistera) – EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains – The Rules of Basque Pelota. One of the oldest sports in the world, it’s contested in many different variations, but the format of the rules is generally the same. Most of the time, it’s played similarly to Gaelic Handball, American Handball and Jai Alai (Cesta Punta) and is played professionally in the Basque region of France and Spain.

Specific to International Basque Pelota Rules – watch this short beginner’s tutorial video guide on how Basque Pelota is played, Basque Pelota rules and guidelines, and how to play pilota.
Learn about court sizes, trinquet, mur a gauche, jai alai, cesta punta, mano, paleta, pala larga, pala corta, palan ancha, paleton, pala goma, xare, frontenis (frontennis), chistera, pasaka, laxoa, joko garbi, remonte and more!

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Music: ‘Spanish Fire’ by AudioJungle
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly

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