Basque pelota structure of cotton wire is sewed on the surface of the ball so that the wool stays in place. Number eight shapes are cut out from goat skin and are sewn together onto the ball in one or two layers. Some of the disciplines in pelota require the use of a glove or Chistera. Chistera Joko Garbi: A short and shallow glove that is used in Joko Garbi and is played on a fronton. Grand Chistera: A long and deep glove. In France the grand Chistera is used to play Grand Chistera on 'place libre' and it is called Cesta
International Federation of Basque Pelota International Federation of Basque Pelota The International Federation of Basque Pelota ( (FIPV), ) is the worldwide governing body for Basque pelota, recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It sets the regulations for international competition and organizes the competitions. The FIPV is a sports federation recognized by the following confederations. The International federation of Basque pelota was established on May 19, 1929, in Buenos Aires, Argentina brought into being by the French Federation of Basque Pelota, the Spanish Federation of Basque Pelota and the Argentinian Federation of Basque Pelota. Due to the outbreak of World War II and the Spanish