Tetherball is a fun and creative game that provides a great workout for expert players and beginners alike. The two players are confined to half of the area surrounding the pole and try to hit the ball repeatedly in one direction so that the rope wraps completely around the pole.

Tetherball is considered a "playground activity," not an official sport, and therefore is not governed by official rules for play. On the tetherball rules page we provide you with the most common rules and some other ideas which might increase your enjoyment of the game.

The length of the tetherball pole can vary anywhere between 9' to 10'. The tetherball should be suspended from the top of the pole so that it hangs between 3' and 4' from the ground, depending upon the height of players. On the tetherball equipment page we have a nice variety of institutional quality tetherball sets and equipment that can be used for at home play.

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In the most common form of tetherball, a ball similar to a volleyball is tied to a ten-foot, vertical pole by a slender rope. Two players, each confined to one half of the area surrounding the pole, try to hit the ball repeatedly in one direction so that the rope wraps completely around the pole. Paddle tetherball has identical rules, but a tennis ball or something similar is struck with a paddle. From this point on, the word tetherball will refer to both games, except where specifically differentiated.

Tetherball offers an intense, head-to-toe workout for advanced players and an easy learning curve for beginners. On the Advantages page, we'll look at the many reasons tetherball should get more recognition in the sports world.

With wider recognition, tetherball would develop standard rules like those enjoyed by tennis or soccer. Each community seems to have its own take on how to play, and while diversity is good, the game needs to take a more definable form before it can grow. To address this problem, I'll suggest rules that result in the most fun and best competition.

At the beginner level, tetherball tactics rarely amount to more than hitting the ball back and forth. There's a great deal more to the game, including dynamic strategic elements.

Tetherball equipment is fairly inexpensive, but many of the cheapest setups are inadequate. The Equipment page will steer you toward the best poles and balls and help you set up a court.