Players are not allowed to touch the pole or the rope at any point during a tetherball game. Throwing the ball is not allowed, and all strikes must bounce off the hands or forearms.
Tetherball was invented in Britain by at least as early as It may have been invented in Ireland, where some lucky, young Dubliner could have received a set for Christmas in Set the tetherball pole in the ground, and mix up a bag of concrete.
Pour in the concrete and hold the pole level until the concrete sets enough to keep the pole upright. The pole is often 10 feet 3. The cost of tetherball ranges from being free to play at a local park to hundreds of dollars for an industrial setup.
Set the post in the hole. While playing with this equipment, there was a high risk of the ball smashing your face or breaking your hands or fingers because of hitting the pole instead of the ball. Due to the number of complaints and restrictions, this equipment became extinct on most playgrounds. Our official tetherball is made from 5-ply rubber covered ball. The bladder is made from nylon-wound butyl.
The ball has a recessed metal reinforced hanger with a white nylon cord. Bring the fun of the school yard into your backyard with a tetherball court. Step 1: Paint Tire. Make sure that your tire is clean and dry.
Step 2: Drill Pipe for Rebar. Step 3: Prep for Concrete. Step 4: Add Concrete and Level Pole. Step 5: Add Decorative Stones. Step 6: Install Eye Bolt. Step 7: Hang the Ball. A ladder may be necessary to attach the rope, depending on how tall the tetherball pole is. If you would like to mark the court and boundaries, check out my Tetherball Court Dimensions article for a free print out diagram to help you lay the court out.
There are several types of tetherballs available from sporting goods stores and online. Without having used each one, it can be challenging to decide which is the right choice. Here are some considerations when thinking of which tetherball to buy. You can check out my article Tetherball Cost and Compare Guide to see the most popular tetherball sets and how they stack up against each other, as well as some recommended tetherball and rope sets.
Both types of ball are meant to be hit with any part of the hand, although a tetherball tends to be a bit harder; they are made of soft rubber material and feel similar to a soccer ball.
The regular tetherballs work fine for us, but the kids can play longer with the softer ball before their hands feel sore. Be aware of the mechanism that attaches the ball and rope as well. However, some older styles of tetherball have an external loop that attaches the ball to the rope.
The internal type of attachment is generally preferable for most players since they prevent accidental injury that might result from the player hitting the loop on their hands or arm. When looking at attachment types, be sure to note if the rope is replaceable or not.
An exterior loop attachment will be much easier to replace than an interior attachment, but it is possible on some types of interior attached tetherballs. Check the product description to be sure. In most cases, a tetherball will last one or two years in a regular backyard situation. Have reasonable expectations when it comes to your tetherball and rope.
They are inexpensive items that will probably need to be replaced regularly since they are usually exposed to rough treatment and harsh weather. After reading through the description of how to make your own tetherball set, most people probably will have a good idea if this project is within their comfort zone for DIY projects.
On the other hand, there are tetherball sets sold online and in sporting goods stores that come with the ball, rope, attachment hook, pole, and a base that either goes into the ground using a sleeve installed in concrete, or a hollow plastic base that can be filled with sand or water for stability.
I cover all the most popular options in my Tetherball Cost and Compare Guide , and how to find a quality set that works for you. Most sets we saw were affordable and comparable with other outdoor sports equipment. If you already have the tools for a do-it-yourself tetherball kit, however, that will be the cheaper option.
If the main players are elementary school children, then a lightweight metal secured by a plastic base might be sufficient for how rough they would be. Finally, consider whether replacement parts are readily available. If you build a do-it-yourself tetherball pole, all the items except the ball itself are available at a hardware store. If you purchase a kit instead, you may need to buy replacement parts from the manufacturer.
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