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Monday, August 1, 2016

Mano--Torneo Bizkaia de Parejas Dentro del Cinqo Y Medio

The Torneo Bizkaia de Parejas Dentro del Cinqo Y Medio took place from July 17-30, 2016, with 6 competing teams, two of which had a seeding in the semi-finals. The cinqo y medio format is simlar to the quatro y medio, except that the fault line is 5 1/2 instead of 4 1/2 and the serve must be between the 3 and 5 1/2 line. The purpose is the same as the 4 1/2 format for singles matches. Shorten the court and emphasize speed and shot making over raw power.

July 30, 2016:

Final: Bizkaia Fronton (Bilbo (Bilbao))

Altuna III-Barriola defeated Oliazola II-Aretxabeleta 22-16.

Match Article: (noticias de Gipuzkoa)

The winners scored the last 9 points of the match.

Full match video: (Source: IETB)  (Match begins at 1 hour, 8 minutes, 14 seconds on the recording).

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