Milk
Bottle Throw
Instructions
for operating the
Baseball--Milk Bottle Throw Game
(See
separate instruction for booth setup)
1.
Bottle Setup. Two sets of three
bottles will be set up in the target area at the
beginning of each players throw. There are
different patterns which may be progressed to as
the players become familiar with the “old”
patterns.
a)
Three plus three: X
X
X X X X Set
up two stacks of one on two, side by side with
one bottle space separating them.
b)
Six high:
X
X X
X X X
c)
Bowling Pins: Set up one
in front with two behind with three behind, just
like in a bowling alley.
d)
Three behind three: Set
up three (one on two) near the front. Set up
the other three (one on two) directly behind the
first three.
e)
Be creative: If you
think of other ways to set the bottles up to
increase the fun and improve the challenge for
skilled throwers, go for it!
2.
The Game.
a)
Players will receive three
balls per turn.
DO NOT GIVE
BALLS TO THE PLAYERS UNTIL THE BOTTLES ARE SET
UP, AND THE TARGET AREA IS VACATED!!
HAND
THE BALLS TO THE PLAYERS - DO NOT THROW THEM!
b)
Throwing area is outside, to the center,
of the roped-off area. (Exception: Small
children may be permitted into the roped-off
area as appropriate to enhance their
experience.)
c)
Only one person is permitted to throw at
a time.
d)
If the player knocks all the balls down
with the first one or two balls, the bottles
will be reset for them. They will then be
allowed to continue until they have thrown all
three balls. (Remind them to not throw until
you have vacated the throwing area!) Keep track
of who has the highest score with three balls.
e)
After each player throws three balls they
may play again by going to the end of the line.
3.
Stray balls. Occasionally a ball
will go out of the roped-off area. Encourage
players and bystanders to retrieve them for you,
but KEEP YOUR EYE ON THEM AT ALL TIMES, AS THEY
WILL LIKELY THROW THE BALL TO (AT) YOU!
Although the balls are spongy rubber, they do
smart when they hit you, and will easily cause a
bloody nose or eye injury. (This is a voice of
experience speaking!)
4.
Helpers. Children will often ask
if they can help you. If the child seems
responsible, and is able to follow instructions,
it is okay to allow them to help. Be certain
that they know and follow all the rules. If
they do not, you must ask them to stop helping
and leave the roped off area.
5.
Breaks. If there is a roaming
game assistant or game manager, they should
relieve you once every 1-1/2 to 2 hours for
breaks. If not, you may put away the balls and
bottles and shut the game down for a short
break. It is okay to drink water or other
non-alcoholic beverages while you are assisting
the game so long as it does not interfere with
keeping the game going. It is not okay
to smoke or eat or to drink alcoholic beverages
while you are assisting the game. It is not
okay to smoke within view of any children. It
is not okay to drink alcoholic beverages within
2 hours before or during the time you are
scheduled to assist children’s games, or to have
previously consumed alcohol or drugs to the
extent that it impairs your ability to
participate fully in the operation of the game. |
