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 * This article is about the kick-based game. For the album by Those Darn Accordions, see lawnball For the lawn ornament also known as a "lawnball", see yard globe For "lawn bowling", see bowls

Lawnball, is a sport that is played by kicking a foam ball at circular goals marked on large area of grass. The goals are 40 feet apart, each with a 10 inch long wood Peg standing at the center which affect scoring. The game shares is name with the nickname for lawn bowling but it is a separate and distinct sport. Lawnball can be played one-on-one or up to four per side. The game was first played the Georgetown Mews Apartments in Kew Garden Hills, New York City in 2015. After the rules were codified by residents Karina Cerrato and David Wade, it started being played around the New York area.

Gameplay
The objective is to be the first to be at 10 points. The coin toss winner kicks first and chooses their goal based on preference and any difficulties they perceive. Players dwell in the general area of their goals leaving ample room for the opposition to make their kicks without obstruction. Play begins with a Spot Kick: The ball is allowed to be positioned anywhere inside the player's goal prior to the kick. Players try to score by taking turns kicking the ball at the opposite goal and peg. Any style of kick (toe tips, instep) or combination or trajectories (roll, line drive, high arc) can be used. One kick per turn. When a kick is made, the ball must be allowed to stop without being interfered with. After the ball stops, the opposition then kicks the ball back the other way towards the opposite goal and so forth.

There are three main ways to score: GAIN: A ball that stops inside the opponent's goal without toppling the peg is called a Gain. A Gain is one point. After a Gain, the ball must be kicked from where it lies within the goal. KNOCK: A ball that topples the opponent's peg and stays inside the opponent's goal is called a Knock. A Knock is two points. After a Knock, the player who was scored on is permitted a Spot Kick: The Peg is reset and the ball is allowed to be positioned anywhere inside the goal prior to the next kick. PRO: A ball that topples the opponent's Peg and comes to rest on the grass outside the opponent's goal is called a Pro. A Pro is three points. After a Pro, the ball must be kicked where it lies. MULLY: A ball that tips the opponent's peg resulting in the Peg leaning on the ball without falling completely is a Mully. A Mully is one point and both ball and peg must be inside the goal. After a Mully, the player scored on resets the Peg and makes a Spot Kick to resume play. When a player/team jumps from 8 points to 11 or 9 points to 11 or 12, they must keep playing until they get the points they need to be at exactly 10 points for the win.

FOULS: A Foul results in one point and a Spot Kick for the opposition. • Toppling your own Peg with the ball or your body. • Touching a kicked ball before it comes to a stop. • A ball kicked from inside the Goal that does not leave the Goal. • A ball that leaves the agreed upon boundaries or contacts any obstacles deemed out of bounds.

Terminology
BLOCKED/BLOCK KICK: Occasionally, the ball with stop directly behind a player's Peg making it impossible for the return kick to result in a score. The player is "blocked" and must make a kick that has no chance of scoring but will put the ball in a difficult spot for the opposition. THE HAMMER: A game-ending Pro made by a player/team with 7 points. PEG SHOCK: Making an especially poor kick due to preoccupation with toppling your peg. OVER: A scoring kick that puts a player/team at 11 or 12 points.

Court and equipment
The game is played on a area of grass at least 40' by 60'. Goals are 6-8 feet in diameter depending on preference and 45 feet apart. Goals are made using the string compass method with twine and a screwdriver as an anchor. Pegs are solid wooden cylinders with white tips serving as a visual aid. Each peg has a different band of color for scoring and team/player identification. The ball is an 8 inch coated foam ball similar to a Dodgeball with bisected circle markings.