Franklin Tetherball Game Rules And Court Layout

RULES OF THE GAME:
The player who serves first is chosen by lot. After the first game the winner serves first. One
player stands in each court. The server starts the game by tossing the ball into the air and striking
it any direction, the opponent may not strike the ball until it passes on its second swing around the
pole. As the ball travels, each player tries to hit it in and effort to wind the rope completely to the
end of the spiral coil. The first player to do so in the direction if his play, wins the game. During
the game each player must remain in his own playing zone.
TETHERBALL FOULS:
1. Hitting the ball with any part of the body.
2. Stopping continuous play by holding or catching the ball.
3. Touching the pole with any part of the body.
4. Interfering with the progress of the game by hitting the rope.
5. Playing the ball while standing outside of the playing zone.
PENALTY:
A player who commits any of the fouls listed above forfeits the game to his opponent. Play stops
immediately after a foul has been committed.
SCORING:
The game is won by the player who last winds the rope completely around the pole or by forfeit
because of a foul committed by his opponent. A set consists of four games won.
Franklin Sports, Inc.
Stoughton, MA 02072
For replacement parts call: 1-800-225-8649
MA residents call: 781-341-5178
www.franklinsports.com
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TETHERBALL
Item # 50302
GAME RULES AND COURT LAYOUT
PARTS LIST:
Top Pole Bottom Pole
Eyebolt Pole Cap
--Toy contains small balls
CHOKING HAZARD
and small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Adult assembly required.
Tetherball
Ground Sleeve Pole Ground Sleeve
with Snap Clip
8
(X 1)
Pump & Needle
Ages 6+