Hello all,
This is William Polanco providing some information on a new mode of 1-Wall Handball being played in what is considered the Basque region of Northern Spain/Souther France. Currently myself and 3 other 1-Wall players of Open caliber have been given an opportunity to come and compete in this new format. The other players are John "Rookie" Wright, Yuber "Peewee" Castro, and Cesar Sala. We left New York City on Sunday October 19 and arrived in Saint Sebastian airport in the early afternoon after a connecting flight in Barcelona, Spain. The tournament is being held in the town of Anglet in the south of France.
Our host Jean Michel Idiart and his organization the Elite Pelota Basque (EPB) are bringing forth a completely new spin on the game of 1-Wall Handball and the Basque sport of Pelota. The game is a little longer than a standard 1-Wall court, but it is played with a ball the weighs about 2.5 ounces (70 grams) and the opening service is done from what we would consider the long line.
A picture of the court is attached. I am also attaching a quick video clip of the game being played between of the their professional players Pascal De Ezcurra II and our very own Cesar Sala. I will update in a few hours a bit more information on the tournament (bracket break down, pictures, vids).
A picture of the court is attached. I am also attaching a quick video clip of the game being played between of the their professional players Pascal De Ezcurra II and our very own Cesar Sala. I will update in a few hours a bit more information on the tournament (bracket break down, pictures, vids).
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You can also find about 40 photos on William's facebook page
Sounds like you guys are doing a fine job of being the USHA's (and USA's) "good-will" ambassadors!!!
Where can we get the rules to Frontwall?
Have fun guys (and win)!!! :-)
Abe Mantell
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