description Xare Overview
Xare is a discipline of Basque pelota played in a covered trinquet with a small, loose-net racquet called a xare. In the standard doubles format, one front player and one back player return the pelota against the walls, with the flexible net favoring a gliding, controlled return rather than a stiff racket stroke. The instrument is also called the Argentine racquet, reflecting the form's historical association with Argentina. [Comite de Pelote](https://comite-pelote-basque.eus/project/xare/)
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What is xare in Basque pelota?
Xare is a discipline of Basque pelota played in a covered trinquet. Players use a small racquet with a loose, flexible net to return the pelota.
What does a xare racquet look like?
It is a small racquet whose head contains a loose net rather than a tightly strung surface. The flexible net supports a gliding and controlled style of return.
How is xare usually played?
The standard format is doubles, with one front player and one back player. They return the ball against the walls of the trinquet while covering different areas of the court.
What is a trinquet in xare?
A trinquet is a covered court used for Basque pelota disciplines. In xare, the walls are part of play because the pelota is returned against them.
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