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Teatherball More commonly known as tetherball is a fun and creative game that provides a great workout for expert players and beginners alike. The two players are confined to half of the area surrounding the pole and try to hit the ball repeatedly in one direction so that the rope wraps completely around the pole.

Teatherball is considered a "playground activity," not an official sport, and therefore is not governed by official rules for play.

The length of the teatherball pole can vary anywhere between 8' to 10'. The tetherball should be suspended from the top of the pole so that it hangs between 3' and 4' from the ground, depending upon the height of players. Generally a 2" diameter steel pole is best to be used for durability and ease of play

Teaherball Rules
The teatherball playing area consists of a circle, 20 feet in diameter, divided into two playing areas. One player begins by tossing the teatherball into the air and hitting the ball in any direction he chooses. The opposing player cannot hit the tether ball until it passed on its second swing around the pole. Each player’s goal is to wind the rope completely around the teatherball pole in the direction of his play. The player who wins four out of seven games wins.

FOULS: (teatherball goes to opponent.) The other player get's the ball

Striking the ball with any part of the body other than the hands or the forearms.

Touching the string.

Holding or catching the ball during play.

Touching the tether ball pole with any part of the body during play.

Playing outside their designated playing area.

In most cases, with the most common rules, the server has the advantage because they have the potential to angle the ball to where the opponent cannot hit the ball on the initial serve. To create a disadvantage for the server He/She has to wait until either the opponent strikes the ball or the ball has wrapped four times before they can strike the ball again. This gives the opponent a better advantage because they get the first chance at unrestricted control of the ball.

Teatherball Equipment The Tetherball is much like a volleyball attached to a rope. We suggest only using a tetherball with a metal bar recessed below the surface. A tetherball like this will last much longer.

A ground sleeve is also nice for when a tetherball pole is placed in an area that needs to be mowed and the pole needs to be removed. You simply cement in the ground sleeve making sure it is plumb and slightly above the ground surface to prevent dirt from falling in.