Valencian frontó

Unlike some of the more popular Valencian Pilota rules, frontó is an indirect game, that is, players do not stand face-to-face but share a common playing area.

So far, though, it has not gained as much popularity as the Escala i corda or Raspall rule variations, the only version of pilota with professional players.

Valencian and Basque Pelota players now meet in casual tournaments or exhibitions despite the use of different balls and different court sizes.

Spectators usually sit on stairs or chairs placed where the fourth wall would stand, after an area called "contracanxa", which is used to play openly bouncing balls.

Every team hits the ball alternatively with their hands, sending it to the "frontis" over a 90 cm horizontal line after a first bounce on the ground or when it is still in the air.