Peteca
PLAYERS
2 or 4
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A peteca (a weighted, feathered hand shuttlecock)
- A net (optional for casual play)
MEASUREMENTS
Casual court roughly 10m x 5m, divided by a net around 1.5m high if used.
HOW TO PLAY
1
Players or pairs stand on opposite sides of an open space or net.
2
Serve the peteca by striking its base firmly with an open palm, sending it toward the other side.
3
Players return the peteca using only an open-palm strike, never catching or throwing it.
4
A point is scored when the peteca lands on the ground on the opposing side or isn't returned.
5
Play to an agreed score, commonly 12 or 15 points, winning by at least 2.