Newcomb Ball
- Players: 6 – 18
- Duration: 20 - 40 min
- Average cost: $5
How to play
Volleyball for groups that can't rally yet. Two teams face off across a net or rope, but instead of striking the ball, players catch it and immediately throw it back over. A point goes to the other team when the ball hits the floor on your side, is thrown out of bounds, or is dropped. Rotate server positions like volleyball. It's the perfect bridge game for mixed ages — young kids can genuinely compete with adults — and you can tighten rules (three-second holds, three passes max) as skills grow.
What you'll need
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