Abstract: A molded plastic cesta is formed with all but the glove portion defined by a single integrally molded plastic part or body portion, the pilota launching surface of which is generally straight and integrally connected to an arcuate inner ramp surface which is integrally connected to a second straight segment oriented perpendicular to the first or launching surface. This second straight surface segment receives the glove defining portion. A reversely curved surface also integrally connected to these surfaces defines a pocket for the pilota. The cross sectional configuration defines a chute of varying depth, the deepest portion provided at the pocket, and the opposite end portions of the cesta defining relatively shallow chute-like segments.