Frisian Fierljeppen Pole Vault
F
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A long sturdy pole
- A soft landing area or sandpit
- A canal or wide ditch (or a marked equivalent on land)
HOW TO PLAY
1
Grip the pole with both hands and take a running start toward the water or marked gap.
2
Plant the pole firmly at the edge and climb your grip hand over hand as you swing across.
3
Let go at the top of the swing and land as far forward as possible in the landing area.
4
Measure the landing distance from the takeoff point.
5
Each competitor gets three attempts; the longest measured jump wins.