Missing the Spanish pelotaris in Manila fronton during the 70s and 80s -- elegant moves, fearless flashy style of playing this game of "a thousand thrills". Some of them just stayed in the country and raised families when the fronton closed (Oyarzabal, Echevarria, Alcain, Inaki, etc)
The producer, cameramen, the switchers, producing this TV broadcast, hay mamita que pedazo de trabajo. Uffff. What a live spectacle, and TV as well. Not at all easy to follow in TV/Viddeo. Brutal footage
These guys also have a lot more experience than most of the Magic City players. For picking up jai alai as a second, or third sport, and having 5 years or less experience, I think the Magic City players account quite well for themselves.
Interesting sport. I can see why it isn't as popular but it's still interesting. Seems like the way to win is to try and make the ball (if it is called that) as hard as possible to catch, and not necessarily trying to get a second bounce.
You got it. Not as easy as you may think to make the other team miss that ball. But your observation is right 1 bounce and return it back to the front wall and make it hard for your opponent to catch and return it.
Never saw Atain, but Lopez and Felix are definitely superstars IMO. I might add Soroa to that list as well. PS In my experience the backcourt players are usually more influential as to who wins in doubles, whether standard round robin games or partidos, than the front court players. Most points are won or lost by good or bad shot placement by the back men.
@@yourmilitaryadvisor Soros is very good. Very nice form and strong, but Felix,Lopez.and Irastorza are a cut above. Don't get me wrong, backcourters are very important for different reasons, but it'd all about the frontcourters: Joey, Bolivar, Orbea, Bengoa all right there. May be add Michelena and Uriarte. Best backcourter I ever saw was Churruca, leading and defending world champion.
Frontcourters generally score the point. Dejadas, caroms, remates, chic chacs, 3-wall shots are all the province of the frontcourters. Backcourters more a steadying influence than a point-maker.
@@yourmilitaryadvisor not so, Frontcourters are the shot-makers, that's why their baskets are smaller for more precise throwing. Backcourters' baskets are considerably larger/heavier designed more for catching than throwing.
Not only did Elorduy throw it as hard as he could on every single throw but he tried to throw it at the opposing front courter where ever he was on the court.
Missing the Spanish pelotaris in Manila fronton during the 70s and 80s -- elegant moves, fearless flashy style of playing this game of "a thousand thrills". Some of them just stayed in the country and raised families when the fronton closed (Oyarzabal, Echevarria, Alcain, Inaki, etc)
The producer, cameramen, the switchers, producing this TV broadcast, hay mamita que pedazo de trabajo. Uffff. What a live spectacle, and TV as well. Not at all easy to follow in TV/Viddeo. Brutal footage
Lopez in watching 40 years + of jai alai.. is in the top 3 backcourters of all time.. no weakness on either side... a superstar
Yes
Probably need to add Chimela to this select group!
How true and a shame he’s not recognized like the golden days.
@@stephencoplan8995 Chimela in his prime, league of his own.
I've always loved Irastorzas right side. He makes it look so smooth!
El tanto a los 5:22 minutos, no no no, imperdible. No se puede jugar mejor pelota
Elorduy from Miami threw twice as hard as these
guys- when he was on, no one could catch his
overhead shot- he was an animal.
Love this sport we have common sport ,fastest games hurling fastest field sport jai alai fastest indoor sport love it up the basque
Wow. These guys are definitely professionals. This isn’t some Thursday matinee at Magic City. These guys were slinging it.
Lol no comparison dude. But they are learning at magic city
These guys also have a lot more experience than most of the Magic City players. For picking up jai alai as a second, or third sport, and having 5 years or less experience, I think the Magic City players account quite well for themselves.
Interesting sport. I can see why it isn't as popular but it's still interesting. Seems like the way to win is to try and make the ball (if it is called that) as hard as possible to catch, and not necessarily trying to get a second bounce.
It's constant volleying. In doubles you just try and keep the ball going. Tennis has more advantage in volleys
Yes
You got it. Not as easy as you may think to make the other team miss that ball. But your observation is right 1 bounce and return it back to the front wall and make it hard for your opponent to catch and return it.
I haven't seen anything like this it's unique game looks very exhausting and physical and risky
the fall season at Magic City starts the end of Aug/September come check it out.
Thank you
Lopez for me. He's a beast.
This is just extreme hand ball
Ramon cerrano
Slinging hash! Ooh la la la la!
Zaran!
Other very good right sides are Lopez, Atain and Felix
Never saw Atain, but Lopez and Felix are definitely superstars IMO. I might add Soroa to that list as well. PS In my experience the backcourt players are usually more influential as to who wins in doubles, whether standard round robin games or partidos, than the front court players. Most points are won or lost by good or bad shot placement by the back men.
@@yourmilitaryadvisor Soros is very good. Very nice form and strong, but Felix,Lopez.and Irastorza are a cut above.
Don't get me wrong, backcourters are very important for different reasons, but it'd all about the frontcourters: Joey, Bolivar, Orbea, Bengoa all right there. May be add Michelena and Uriarte. Best backcourter I ever saw was Churruca, leading and defending world champion.
And Atain
Frontcourters generally score the point. Dejadas, caroms, remates, chic chacs, 3-wall shots are all the province of the frontcourters. Backcourters more a steadying influence than a point-maker.
@@yourmilitaryadvisor not so, Frontcourters are the shot-makers, that's why their baskets are smaller for more precise throwing. Backcourters' baskets are considerably larger/heavier designed more for catching than throwing.
Where is this?
Saint-Jean-De-Luz France Réalisation Originale www.audiense.fr
I think this one was played in the Basques country.
Look like change-ups compared to Elorduy
Not only did Elorduy throw it as hard as he could on every single throw but he tried to throw it at the opposing front courter where ever he was on the court.
The cameras positioning is just boring