Basque Pelota - Dictionary (basic)

Dictionary (basic)

  • Jo! : game is on!
  • Ba!: game is on!
  • Sakea: the stroke that puts the ball in play
  • Ona: good, valid
  • Falta: foul
  • Berriz: repeat
  • Errebote: rebound on rear wall
  • Atxiki : illegal retain
  • Bote, punpa: bounce
  • Ados: tie, draw

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