It is played outdoors in large spaces such as parks or football pitches, although it is also possible to play in covered halls. There are no standard dimensions for the pitch, but it is important to adapt the pitch and adjust the rules according to the space available. Various materials are needed to play, including the bèlit, a paddle, a wooden base, and protective masks as a safety measure for the defenders.
At the start of the game, the captains of each team, made up of between 4 and 8 players, determine who will be the attacker and who will be the defender, based on the distance the bèlit reaches after being hit once. Each team rotates between the roles of attacker and defender over four rounds. The objective of the attacking team is to hit the bèlit as far as possible to score points, while the defending team tries to eliminate the attacking players or prevent the bèlit from advancing.
During the game, all players of the attacking team will take turns as the kicker, having three attempts to throw the bèlit as far as possible and always within the field of play. If they fail to pick up the bèlit, pick it up and do not hit it, or hit it directly outside the designated area, the attempt is invalid. The defending team may eliminate the attacking player by catching the bèlit in the air, directly or indirectly, or by hitting it with any part of the body to stop its progress while in motion, although this action does not eliminate the kicker. Once the bèlit stops, no one may touch it. Each kicker has three bèlits, considering that each bèlit consists of three attempts to be hit in order to cover the agreed distance and reach the mark zone. Points are scored each time the bèlit passes a mark line on the field of play. When all the players of a team have taken their turn as the kicker, the roles are changed.
The team that accumulates the most points at the end of the four rounds is declared the winner. This scoring system ensures a balanced and strategic competition, encouraging both internal cooperation within the teams and opposition between them.
In short, Bèlit is a dynamic and strategic game that combines individual skills and teamwork, providing a competitive and fun experience for participants.