Jai alai, HY ly, is a fast and dangerous game that resembles handball. The sport is also called pelota. Players use a narrow wicker basket to throw a hard ball against the front wall of a court. The basket, called a cesta, measures about 2 feet (60 centimeters) long. One end has a glove that fits the player's hand. The other end is used for catching and throwing the ball. The ball, called a pelota, is slightly smaller than a baseball.