Cesta:Jai Alai Cesta (scoop)

The game of Jai Alai originated among the Basque peoples of Spain and traveled to North and South America with Spanish immigrants. Played on a three-sided court, the game involves hurling and catching a ball with a cesta or scoop-like paddle. The game ball might reach speeds of 150-180 miles per hour. In the United States, betting on the outcome of Jai Alai games has increased the popularity of the sport in some Southern states.