Frisian handball

Frisian handball (Dutch: kaatsen, Frisian: Keatsen) is a traditional Frisian sport, related to American handball and fives, that is most commonly practiced by people from the northern province of Fryslân, or Friesland. It is believed to be one of the oldest ballgames. The score is similar to tennis. The first team that scores six games, wins the match. It is played by the ethnic group of the Frisians.

In parts of Belgium, a similar game is played, there called Jeu de Pelote. This game is played by teams of 5 players on a trapezium shaped field, mostly on marketplaces.

 Other websites 

 Belgian Federation 
 KNKB Dutch Federation
 Walon amateur Federation 
 Franeker's Permanent Comity
 Ath Handball Museum 
 1956, Balle Pelote final match, Braine-Gosseli
 Video: Chris Wassenaar

Category:Handball
Category:Frisian culture