Tetherball. While playing with this equipment, there was a high risk of the ball smashing your face or breaking your hands or fingers because of hitting the pole instead of the ball. Due to the number of complaints and restrictions, this equipment became extinct on most playgrounds.

Why is tetherball dangerous?

Tetherball is a tall pole that has a rope attached; this rope swings from the top of the pole and has a ball attached to the other end. The main reason for this equipment is to have children swat the ball around the pole, which can lead to some very fast speeds that can be hard for younger children to control.

What age is tetherball for?

Designed for older children ages 4-years-old and over. Why we like it at Happy Little Tadpole: Tetherball is a fantastic game for kids, especially kids with small yards who are active and like to play outside.