How do you play Ladder Ball/Ladder Golf?

Before beginning a game the playing field needs to be set up. Ladder Ballgoals should be assembled and placed across from each other. We usually place ours about 40 ft. apart but this distance can be modified to work best for the players involved. You will also need to decide on a toss line. We usually use the front edge of the base extended as the acceptable toss line. But, you can create a line using a piece of rope or something similar.

Ladder Ballis played in rounds, each round consists of all players tossing 3 bolos. The first player must toss all 3 bolos before the next player is able to toss theirs. Winner of the round earns the first toss in the next round.

Boloscan be tossed any way as long as they are tossed individually. Most find it best to toss the bolos underhand style. Some players allow the bolosto bounce off the ground, while others prefer to play with a no bouncing rule. This should be determined before play begins.

The game is played to exactly 21 points. If a player goes over 21 their points for that round don’t count and they continue the next round with the previous point total. For example, if a player has 19 points going into a round and scores 4 points, none of the points count and the player goes into the next round with 19 points.

In case of a tie, extra rounds can be played. The winner must win with a two point lead over the other player or team. This two point lead rule only applies to overtime rounds.

Ladder Ballis really very easy to play for people of all ages. It is a fun enjoyable outdoor game that can be played just about anywhere.

To see Ladder Ballbeing played check out the previous post and watch the video of the National Championship.

Indoor Kids Games

What do you do when the weather turns bad and everyone is stuck in the house? Wouldn’t It be great if you had a reparatory of indoor kids games you could pull out to help pass the time?

Where do you start? Well, there are several publishers that have compiled books filled with indoor kids games and activities. Some include activities that can be played outside as well. Two of my favorite books are Reader's Digest Great Big Book of Children's Games (Hardcover) and the McGraw Hill Great Big Book of Children's Games (Paperback). These books have the same author but different publishers and vary slightly.

The Reader's Digest Great Big Book of Children's Games includes ideas for ball games, water games, chase games, card games and well known childhood games- some classics and many new. These indoor kids games are organized by age appropriateness. The book offers ways to play several versions of popular games as well as suggestions for make-your-own versions.

The McGraw Hill Great Big Book of Children's Gamesfeatures more than 450 indoor kids games and outdoor games as well. These are arranged according to appropriate age groups, the games run the gamut in theme and mood. There are games designed for quiet times and intellectual stimulation as well as those that contribute to physical development, such as strength and wrestling games and races and relays. This book presents parents with a vast array of games for children of all ages.

Games play a crucial role in a child’s development. Parents are always looking for fun ways to encourage this growth. These two books of indoor kids games are loaded with ideas to accomplish just that. Of course there are several other books of indoor kids gamesavailable that are also worthwhile checking out.