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Peteca (Portuguese pronunciation: [peˈtɛkɐ]) is a traditional sport in Brazil, played with a "hand shuttlecock" from indigenous origins and reputed 5️⃣ to be as old as the country itself. The same name is given to the shuttlecock-object itself. Objectives [ edit ] The objective 5️⃣ of the game is to hit the shuttlecock-like object (the peteca) with your hand over a high net, similar to 5️⃣ a volleyball net, causing the object to land inbounded on the opposite court. The peteca can only be hit once while 5️⃣ on each side of the net. |