cancha

A "cancha" is a term with a couple of meanings. In some parts of the Southwestern United States, it refers to an enclosed yard, particularly one used for games or cockfights. More specifically, a cancha is the court where the sport of jai alai is played.12

Jai alai is a fast-paced ball game originating from the Basque region. It's played in a three-walled court where players use a curved wicker scoop called a cesta to catch and throw a hard rubber ball. The modern jai alai court, or cancha, is typically around 53.3 meters long and 15.2 meters wide.2