Play Ro-Sham-Bo to see which player serves to start the game.
The server gets the choice of what direction they would like to hit the ball.
The game starts when the server hits the ball with an open hand (no throwing the ball) around the tetherball pole.
Players can hit the ball with an open or closed hand only. The rope is off limits.
Both players attempt to be the first to wrap the ball and rope around the pole in their direction.
The player who wraps the rope completely around the pole is the winner.
The game ends and the ball is handed to the opposite player if a player:
Hits the ball with any part of the body other than the hands
Holds, stalls or throws the ball
Touches the pole
Touches the rope
Steps over the line separating them from the other player
Wraps the rope and ball completely around the pole without the other player hitting the ball at least once.
When a player gets out, and as they return to the cheering line for another try, those in the game and those in the cheering line should consider recognizing that player's efforts and good sportsmanship by giving a high five and or saying, in a supportive tone, "Good job, Nice try."
When a player gets out, the first person in the cheering line then enters the playing area and gets to start the game by serving the ball. Those in line move forward one spot. The cheering line extends outwards from the court, not around it.
If a player wins 3 games in a row, they must exit the game. However, they're welcome to return to the cheering line to try again.
The Server gets to choose in what direction they want to hit the ball.
The Server must hit the ball with an open hand (no throwing).
Players must hit the ball with an open or closed hand only.
If you can wrap the ball and rope completely around the pole, you win.
If you touch the rope or hold, stall or throw the ball, you're out.
If any part of your body touches the ball (other than your hands) you're out.
If you touch the pole or step over the line, you're out.
If the other player never touches the ball during play, you're out.
The cheering line extends outwards from the court, not around it.
When someone gets out, "High Five," and or "Good Job, Nice Try."