The game of Jai alai has similar rule to handball and racquetball. It played on a 3-wall court that has a front wall, left wall and back wall. The pelota (ball) is hurled against the front wall and the opposing player has to either catch it in the air or on the first bounce. If the opponent misses the ball or lets the ball bounce more then once the thrower get the point. If the thrower throws the ball out of bounds then the other team gets the point. A jai alai game is played in round robin format, usually between eight teams of two players each or eight single players. Fist team to 7 or 9 wins.
Jai alai is believed to be of European decent specifically Basque. Jai alai is popular in Latin American countries and the Philippines because of its hispanic influence. The game is similar to handball and racquetball with the court having 3 walls.
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