How to Play Four Square

Four Square is a popular playground game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. It’s a fun and interactive game that tests players’ hand-eye coordination and agility. In this article, we will explain how to set up, play, and score Four Square.

Setup

To play Four Square, you will need a playground ball and a four square court, which is typically a square divided into four smaller squares. The court is usually marked on the ground with chalk or paint. The players stand in the four squares and take turns hitting the ball to each other.

Scoring

The objective of Four Square is to be the last player remaining in the game. Points can also be earned by hitting the ball to a specific square on the court or by making a difficult shot. The player who is eliminated must leave the court and a new player enters the game.

Objective

The objective of Four Square is to be the last player remaining in the game. Points can also be earned by hitting the ball to a specific square on the court or by making a difficult shot. The player who is eliminated must leave the court and a new player enters the game.

Gameplay

Players stand in the four squares on the court and take turns hitting the ball to each other. The ball must be hit with the hand, and cannot be caught or held. If a player makes an error, such as missing the ball or hitting it out of bounds, they are eliminated and must leave the court. A new player enters the game and play continues.

Endgame

The game ends when a player is the last one remaining in the court. The winner can choose to play again or pass it on to another player.

Variations and Alternate Rules

Four Square can be played with many variations, such as playing with different numbers of players, adding more complex rules, or playing with different sized groups. Alternatively, you can play with different scoring method, like the first player to reach a certain number of points wins.