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How to Set Up Croquet in Your Backyard

Croquet originated in England in the 1850s. Since then, it has become a popular pastime in North America. The casual pace and simple rules make this a great game for all members of the family to play in the backyard or in the park. With any sport, if you were playing at the professional level, […]

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Spikeball Strategy: Tips for Perfecting Your Spikeball Game

Becoming a Spikeball professional isn’t easy. You need to focus on how your opponent hits the ball and anticipate his returns to keep winning points. It’s best to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep your opponent guessing what’s coming next. Here are a few spikeball tactics and strategies that you can use. […]

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How to Play Spikeball

Spikeball is a game for people of all ages. Its rules are quite similar to volleyball. The biggest advantage of this sport is you can play anywhere and at any time of the day. It takes four players to play this game, with two players in each team. However, you can play with six players […]

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How to Make a Bocce Ball Court

A friend taught you how to play bocce ball. You enjoyed the game so much that you are now planning to build a bocce ball court in your backyard. You are not alone. Many others already have bocce ball courts (see our picks for the best luxury bocce ball sets) in their front or backyards […]

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Bocce Ball Scoring Rules

Bocce ball is an ancient yard game that has now become popular around the world. The goal of this game is to land the ball closest to the target called a pallina. Two teams play in this game. You can either have one, two, or four players on your team. Each player gets to throw […]

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Should You Put a Ping Pong Table In Your Garage?

Does your family call it ping pong or table tennis? It shouldn’t really matter. The sport is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. Parents can play with their kids who are interested, or younger generations can use it to pass the time while staying out of their parent’s way. The benefits of […]

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How to Play Ping Pong Alone

Learning how to play ping pong is all about the finer details but what if you want to do it on your own? Ping pong (table tennis) doesn’t have to be a two-person sport all the time. You have options available to you when it is time to play on your own for a little […]

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How To Clean A Ping Pong Table Properly

Whether you are a serious ping pong player or an occasional player, the ping pong table will get dirty and needs regular cleaning to prolong its lifespan. Cleaning a ping pong table isn’t difficult when you know how to do the job and what products to use to protect the playing surface. This article provides […]

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Common Ping Pong Table Measurements

Ping pong is a recreational sport that’s enjoyed by people of all ages. If you’re going to be purchasing a ping pong table for your home, you’ll need to take a closer look at the dimensions of the table you’re considering along with other considerations (learn what ping pong tables are made of). Below, you’ll […]

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