Tetherball
Birthday PartyTeam Building
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PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A tall pole
- A ball attached to the pole top by a rope
MEASUREMENTS
Pole stands roughly 2.5-3 meters tall with the ball hanging to about waist height on its rope
HOW TO PLAY
1
Stand on opposite sides of the pole, each claiming one direction to wind the rope toward.
2
Serve the ball by striking it with your hand or fist to send it moving around the pole in your chosen direction.
3
Each player strikes the ball back in their own direction whenever it swings within reach.
4
Try to build momentum that keeps the ball moving your way while blocking your opponent's returns.
5
The rope must never be caught or held; only striking the ball with a hand or forearm is allowed.
6
The first player to fully wind the rope around the pole above the marked line wins the game.