Stool Ball
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Summary: A game where you try to knock over the three-legged stool. Ages: From 8 to adult Recommended Number of Players: Between 3 and 15 |
Equipment:
One three-legged stool
Sturdy stick
Soccer Ball
Set Up:
No prior set-up required
How to Play:
Place the stool in the middle of your yard or field. One player, called the stoolie, is given the stick and must defend the stool. The others stand behind a line about 10 to 15 feet away. Each player takes a turn at trying to knock over the stool by throwing the ball at it. The stoolie uses the stick to bat the ball away.
Winner:
The one who knocks over the stool wins and becomes the new stoolie.
Variation:
1) At THANKSGIVING and HALLOWEEN, use a pumpkin instead of a soccer ball.
2) Instead of the stoolie using a stick, let them use any part of their body except their hands.
3) Maybe use two balls with the players standing in a circle around the stool and let the stoolie try to guard against both balls at once.
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