Tetherball

Chinook Tetherball

Traditional rules of tetherball are too strict and frustrating for most elementary-aged kids as they are still developing hand-eye coordination. Therefore, we modified it so that kids can actually enjoy the game and keep the ball moving.

Serve:  Rock, Paper, Scissor do determine who gets to serve the ball (start the game). The server can decide which direction they wish to send the ball around the pole.

Grabbing/Catching: Kids can catch the ball when it comes to their side, take a second to aim, and throw or punch it forward to keep it going.

Double Hitting:  Kids can tap or "dribble" the ball multiple times on their side to control it before sending it past the pole.

The Rope:  Touching or grabbing the rope is perfectly fine as long as kids are trying to move the ball.

Winning:  First kid to get 3 or 4 wraps around the pole wins, keeping games quick so lines move fast.

• For traditional rules, visit this website.