Franklin Tetherball - User Manual

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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)

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

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Summary

Rules of the Game

Tetherball Fouls

Lists common infractions like hitting with body, stopping play, touching pole, or interfering with rope.

Penalty for Fouls

Committing any listed foul results in forfeiting the game to the opponent immediately.

Scoring a Game

Win by winding the rope or opponent's forfeit; a set consists of four games.

Assembly Instructions

Step 1: Ground Sleeve and Bottom Pole

Insert ground sleeve pole into ground sleeve, then attach bottom pole to ground sleeve.

Step 2: Top Pole and Tetherball

Attach eyebolt and tetherball to top pole, then connect top pole to bottom pole.

Step 3: Court Setup

Set up a 20-foot diameter court divided into two playing zones.

This document describes the Franklin Tetherball set, Item #50302, designed for ages 6 and up. It includes game rules, court layout, a parts list, and assembly instructions.

Function Description:

The Franklin Tetherball set provides a recreational game where two players hit a tethered ball around a pole. The objective is to wind the rope completely around the pole in one's direction of play, thereby winning the game. The set is designed for outdoor use, with options for both temporary and more permanent installation.

Important Technical Specifications:

Court Diameter: 20 feet (6.1 meters) in a circular shape.
Playing Zones: The court is divided into two playing zones and two neutral zones. If dividing by degrees, a straight line should be drawn between 60° and 240°, and another between 120° and 300° (or between 2 and 8 o'clock and between 4 and 10 o'clock on a clock's dial).
Tetherball Height: The tetherball should hang approximately two feet (60.96 cm) from the ground when properly assembled.
Ground Sleeve Installation: For temporary setup, the Ground Sleeve Pole (#3) is twisted directly into soft ground. For a more permanent installation, the ground sleeve can be secured into a one-foot square concrete base or by drilling a 12-inch deep hole in a hard surface.
Parts List:
- (X1) Top Pole
- (X1) Bottom Pole
- (X1) Ground Sleeve Pole
- (X1) Ground Sleeve
- (X1) Tetherball with Snap Clip
- (X1) Eyebolt
- (X1) Pole Cap
- (X1) Pump & Needle
Safety Warning: Contains small balls and small parts, posing a choking hazard for children under 3 years. Adult assembly is required.

Usage Features:

Game Objective: To wind the rope completely around the pole in your direction of play.
Serving: The first server is chosen by lot; the winner of a game serves next.
Gameplay:
- The server tosses the ball and strikes it in any direction.
- The opponent cannot strike the ball until it passes on its second swing around the pole.
- Players must remain within their designated playing zones during the game.
Fouls:
- Hitting the ball with any part of the body other than the hands.
- Stopping continuous play by holding or catching the ball.
- Touching the pole.
- Interfering with the progress of the game by hitting the rope.
- Playing the ball while standing outside the playing zone.
Penalty: Committing any foul results in forfeiture of the game to the opponent. Play stops immediately after a foul.
Scoring: A game is won by winding the rope completely around the pole or by forfeit due to an opponent's foul. A set consists of four games won.

Maintenance Features:

Storage: It is recommended that the tetherball be stored indoors after use to prevent damage.
Pole Care: Avoid hanging from or pulling on the pole, as this may result in permanent damage.
Replacement Parts: Franklin Sports, Inc. provides replacement parts. Customers can call 1-800-225-8649 (MA residents call 781-341-5178) or visit www.franklinsports.com.
Assembly: The assembly process involves connecting the pole sections, securing the ground sleeve, and attaching the tetherball. The eyebolt is attached to the top pole, and the snap clip with the tetherball is then attached to the eyebolt. The top pole is then placed onto the bottom pole. The pump and needle are included for inflating the tetherball as needed.