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Frisian Fierljeppen Pole Vault

F
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
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.