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Sports That Use Scoops

Different sports originating in various regions of the world include a scoop as part of their playing equipment. Although none of these sports refers to the object as a "scoop," in each case the item either looks like a scoop, operates as a scoop, or both. The names for the scoop-like equipment vary according to the sport, but the basic function is the same in each one. The scoop-like apparatus is used to catch and throw a ball.

Lacrosse
- Lacrosse is originally a Native American sport and is played today all around the world. With a few differences, lacrosse is still played essentially the same way it was by the Native Americans hundreds of years ago. Lacrosse uses a piece of equipment simply called a "lacrosse stick." It is a long stick with a mesh pouch on the end, which makes it look like a scoop. The players use their sticks to scoop up the ball and throw it.
Hurling
- Hurling originated in Ireland and is extremely popular there, as it is the Irish national sport. It is a team sport that closely resembles lacrosse. There are two teams of 15 players each. Every player has a flat stick that is used like a scoop. The stick or club is called a "hurley." The object of the game is to get the ball into the other team&'s goal, and this is accomplished by hitting the ball with the hurley.
Jai-alai
- Jai-alai originated in the Basque region of Spain and is played with a ball and a curved stick or scoop. The ball is called a "pelota" and the scoop is called a "cesta." "Jai-alai" means "merry festival" in Basque. The game is fast-paced, with the ball (rubber covered in parchment) traveling as fast as 170 miles per hour. The cesta is worn attached to the player&'s arm.

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