How to Play
Four Square
Requirements
Equipment
Rubber Ball + Chalk
Players
4
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Description
Classic playground game! Draw a 2x2 grid with chalk and bounce the ball back and forth to eliminate players.
menu_bookDirections
Draw a large square with chalk and divide it into four equal smaller squares.
Number the squares 1 to 4. The 'King' is in square 4, and the lowest rank is square 1.
The King serves the ball by bouncing it in their square once, then hitting it into another square.
The receiving player must let the ball bounce once in their square, then hit it to another square.
If a player hits the ball out of bounds, misses the ball, or lets it bounce twice, they are eliminated.
When someone is eliminated, they go to the back of the line. Everyone below them moves up a rank.
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forumCommunity Q&A
Coach D
2 hours agoDoes anyone know if you can play this with a volleyball instead?
Sarah J
1 hour agoYes! A volleyball works perfectly fine, but it might bounce a little differently.