Brussels town pelota grand prix

Each year in July, the best pelota players, called "pelotaris" take to the cobblestones of the Grand-Place in a tournament between the top four teams (each with five players) at the half-way point through the championship season. A spectacular show combining throws, "rechas" (service returns) and "chasses" (moving nets)...

Just like tennis, "balle pelote" takes its roots from the medieval game of real tennis. For the rest, we will leave it to you to find a connoisseur on the side of the field to help you get started...