Set of Two (2) original Rio inspired Vero American Birch Wooden Frescobol Paddle ball Paddles

includes TWO wood paddles + ONE red official frescobol game ball + ONE orange beach tote-bag

 Frescobol, the #1 sport played on the beaches throughout Brazil has arrived to the shores of the United States!!

Made in Florida, U.S.A

We have the original wooden frescoball racquet beach paddle made very much like they were in the early 1940's when Frescobol was invented.  Each paddle is carefully hand-crafted using strong birch plys then enameled for extra durability.  They are lightweight, extremely durable and perfectly balanced for excellent performance.  Approximate weight = 10oz (283 grams)

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BRAZILIAN
FRESCOBOL

Game History

Frescobol first began in Brazil on the beaches of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro just after the Second World War.  Mr. Lian Pontes de Carvalho was said to be the inventor.  He invented the first racquet made of wood in 1946.  But just like surf boards, skis and tennis racquets, fiberglass is now used in the manufacturing of the Frescobol racquet.  Fiber is extremely durable and increases the level of performance and therefore the material of choice for many sports today.  Thanks to the migration of Brazilians, frescobol is one of the most practiced sports on beaches throughout Latin American, parts of Europe, Australia and New Zealand.  The sport is now rapidly becoming popular in the United States especially in California and Florida

How to Play

Frescobol is normally played on the beach but can be played anywhere you have some open space.  Standing approximately 15 feet apart, use your racquet to tap the ball to your partner.  A normal racquet-ball may be used.  Without allowing the ball to hit the ground, continue hitting the ball back and forth slowly at first trying to get a rally going while establishing a rhythm.  After some practice, you may begin hitting the ball with much more pace.  The key, just like other racquet sports, is to concentrate on the ball; watching it all the way until it meets your racquet.  Soon you will have fast pace rallies of 20 or more strokes!  Rules?  There aren’t any, unless you make them up yourself.  It’s a game of endurance and precision between you and your partner… and is full of calorie burning exercise!  (Of course, always know your immediate surroundings so not to hit someone accidentally with the ball or racquet.)

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