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Crates - Crates is a game that originates in the small town of Patchogue, New York. It originated at a local grocery store when two associates decided to make a name for themselves. Now, Crates, is growing rapidly and is taking to the streets of Long Island. The game itself involves the usage of "milk crates", a Hi-bounce mid-sized ball, and at least 2 people. The game started out as a meaningless waste of time and now hows a whole concept to it.

Co Founders- The two co founders of this Olympic style game are Thomas and Michael. (last names not given to protect their identities.) Thomas, a tall young fellow from Medford, NY, has been given the nicknames TOS- Tommy One Shot, in response to his amazing one shot wins, and TOG- Tommy One Glove, for the one glove in which he wears on his right hand to improve bouncing accuracy. Michael, an average citizen and employee, has been given the nickname MTS- Mikey Trick Shot, in response to the multiple bounce, behind the back, and off the wall trick shots he makes during almost every match.

Crates: Setup- The game of crates involves the usage of anywhere from 20-40 milk crates. The milk crates get set up in a formation based on the experience of the players. For beginner level players the setup goes as follows: Stack of 9 milk crates in the back(automatic win), stack of 6 milk crates on both sides of the 9 stack(3 points each), stack of 4 milk crates off-centered in front of the 9 and 6 stacks(2 points each, and a single stack of 2 milk crates off-centered in front of everything(1 point). The object of the game is to be the first one to get to 7 points.

Scoring- Each player takes turns bouncing a ball from about 8-10 feet from the stack of crates. The ball must bounce at least one time before landing inside of a milk crate. Depending on which stake of crates you get the ball in determines how many points you get. If you land the ball in the highest stack it is an automatic win.

Offense- As an offensive player the key is to throw your opponent off guard so they do not have a chance to defend your bounce. Goal of an offensive player is to score score score!!!

Defense- As a defensive crates player your goal is to defend your opponents bounce so that they have a hard time scoring. The only way to defend against a bounce is with the use of your defending tool. In the early stages of crates an empty egg box and a broom handle were used as defensive tools. After the offense bounces the tools can be used to try and knock the ball out of the sky. Also on defense, if the offensive player does not land the ball in a crate you may snatch the ball before it gets back to the offense. If the offense gets the ball back they have an opportunity to re-bounce.

Trick Shots- trick shots double the amount of points you get for landing in each stack of crates. To complete a trick shot you can throw it against the front wall and make it bounce at least one time before entering a crate. Also you can turn around so your back is facing the crate set-up and throw the ball backwards to make it in a crate.