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| | pelota |
 | | As fast and furious as squash, pelota evolved from handball during the 17th century. |
 | | Very fast ball game of Basque derivation, popular in Latin American countries and in the USA where it is a betting sport. |
 | | It is played by two, four, or six players, in a walled court, or cancha, and somewhat resembles squash, but each player uses a long, curved, wickerwork basket, or cesta, strapped to the hand, to hurl the ball, or pelota, against the walls. |
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