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Tetherball

Object of the game: To wrap the ball completely around the pole in your hitting direction. 

How to play:

  • To begin, the first person offers the challenger the choice between:
  • Serving
  • Choice of side/direction
  •  To serve, the ball must be tossed in the air and hit.
  • The ball must go around the pole one time before being hit by the opposing player.
  • The winner has the privilege of unwinding the ball. after two wins in a row, they must go to the end of the line and allow two new players to enter the court.

Fouls:

  • Touching the pole, rope, and/or the court boundaries.
  • Catching/throwing the ball.
  • Hitting the ball more than once.