page_title: Valencian pilota
section_title: Balls
hierarchical_section_title: Valencian pilota / Balls
caption_attribution_description: English: These are the almost not used or new balls for the many valencian pilota modalities, as well as a glove left to right, balls: vaqueta, badana, tec, galotxetes and left down: a glove
context_page_description: Valencian pilota is a traditional handball sport played in the Valencian Community. Its origins are not known.
  Rules variations within the generic Pilota Valenciana category are frequent from area to area but the common trait is that the ball is struck with a bare, or almost bare, hand. The general rule involves two teams made from two up to five players each. Exceptionally, individual matches are also played between the most renowned players.
  The second characteristic is that it is not played against a wall. Instead, similar to modern tennis, two individuals or teams are placed face to face separated either by a line on the ground or a net in all of modern modalities except for the frontó.
  A distinctive trait of Valencian pilota is that the spectators are often seated or standing very close to the court which means that they may be hit by the ball and thus become an part of the game.
context_section_description: Every version of the game uses its own kind of ball. Each kind is different in weight, size, the way it bounces and other aspects. They are all handmade by specialized crafters.
  Badana ball: Used for Llargues, it is a soft ball which can be played without any protection, since llargues are played on the streets. The bounce is very irregular, causing the ball to be almost incapable of regular bouncing. It is made of rags and sheep skin, and usually weighs 39 grams (1.4 oz) with a diameter of 38 millimetres (1.5 in).
  Galotxetes ball: Used only for Galotxetes, it is very big and heavy, but it can be played without protection. It cannot bounce. It is made of rags with sticking pasters. It weighs 60 grams (2.1 oz) with a diameter of 70 millimetres (2.8 in).
  Tec ball: Used for Valencian frontó, it is a very fast bouncing ball. Because it is very hard, protection is required. The ball takes its name from its characteristic sound. It is made of wood, and covered with goat skin. The ball usually weighs 48–50 grams (1.7–1.8 oz) and has a diameter of 50 millimetres (2.0 in).
  Vaqueta ball: Used for Escala i corda and Raspall, it is a very fast ball and bounces well. Players must wear protective equipment. It is made of wood and covered with leather. It weighs 40–42 grams (1.4–1.5 oz) and has a diameter of 42 millimetres (1.7 in).
caption: Left to right: Vaqueta, badana, tec and galotxetes balls. Below left is a leather glove
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