Tetherball is a game originating in North America, which involves two opposing players. It is primarily found on playgrounds in parks, due to fact that installing it is rather inexpensive.

The equipment needed for a standard game of tetherballs are a metal pole that is approximately three meters (ten feet) in height, a length of nylon rope that measures about 2.3 meters (eight feet) and that has clips, and a rubber tetherball. Using a clip, the rope is affix to the top of the pole, while the tetherball is affix to the other end of the string. The legal playing area is marked by taped or painted line, which is placed approximately at pole’s halfway point. Objective of tetherball is for one player to wrap the string entirely around the metal pole in either counterclockwise. You can play it in free time to get best moments of fun and enjoy.

Rules for Tetherball:

For the final wrap to be consider legal, it needs to be above the center line. The first player who is able to wrap the string around this point is the winner of the game. The rules of tetherball are rather simple and straightforward. It is a suitable game for children to play on the playgrounds or in the park. Both tetherball players should stand on the opposite side of the metal pole. They are not allow to cross the imaginary median line at any point in time. Player who is designate server has an initial advantage over his or her opponent. Individual who is the server is allow to use his or her fist or open hand to hit. The tetherball past his or her opponent and wrap it around the metal pole in one direction. You have to follow all the rules which are give and important.

Variations of tetherball:

There are some variations of tetherball that requires that the ball be wrap around the metal pole. Once the server puts the tetherball into play his or her opponent will try to obstruct the ball. They send it back to the other direction. Rules of tetherball prevent the players from throwing back the ball with open hand. Touching the string or catching the ball this is a foul that is known as carrying. The players of tetherball are only allow to use their open hand or their fist to strike the ball. There are variations of the game which allow players to bounce ball up and down before. They are actually ready to strike it. Player who wins a game is one who is able to wrap string entirely around metal pole in single direction. They have to wait until ball comes in contact with pole above its center line.

If the kids have been pestering you for some new activities around the house, why not consider installing a tether ball court? Tetherball is a fun and exciting sport for two that works around a rather simple premise.