Franklin Tetherball User manual

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
or visit
www.franklinsports.com
Ages 6+
Top Pole Bottom Pole Ground Sleeve Pole Ground Sleeve Tetherball
with Snap Clip
Eyebolt Pole Cap Pump & Needle
(X 1)
8
PARTS LIST:
--Toy contains small balls
and small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
CHOKING HAZARD
Adult assembly required.
Item # 50302
GAME RULES AND COURT LAYOUT
TETHERBALL

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
(Refer to the Parts Guide).
STEP 1
[1A] Make sure the ground is soft and clear of rocks or any other obstructions. Insert Ground
Sleeve Pole (#3) into the Ground Sleeve (#4) and twist into ground.
NOTE: To assemble your set in a more permanent fashion (not shown), secure the ground sleeve
into a one foot square base of concrete or drill a 12” deep hole in a hard surface.
[1 & 1B] Place the Bottom Pole (#2) onto the Ground Sleeve (#4) until the button locks into place.
STEP 2
[2A] Attach the Eyebolt (#6) into the Top Pole (#1). Attach the Snap Clip with Tetherball (#5) to
the Eyebolt (#6). NOTE: The ball should hang approx. two feet from the ground.
[2 & 2B] Place the Top Pole (#1) onto the Bottom Pole (#2).
STEP 3
The court should be set up in a circle 20 feet in diameter which is divided into two playing zones.
127(If dividing the circle in degrees, draw a straight line between 60° and 240°, and also
between 120° and 300° (between 2 and 8 o’clock and between 4 and 10 o’clock of a clock’s dial).
:$51,1* It is recommended that the tetherball be stored indoors after use. Do not hang from
or pull on the pole as permanent damage may result.
Play Zone
Neutral Zone
Play Zone
Neutral Zone