How to Make a Tether Ball Pole

An old car tire works great to make a tetherball pole.

Tetherball is a popular kids' game that's played with a ball attached to pole by a rope. The object of the game is to hit the ball repeatedly until you manage to wrap the rope around the pole before your opponent does. To play tetherball, you need a pole. You can cement a pole into the ground. The problem with a stationary pole is, it can't be moved out of the way. It's easy to make your own moveable tetherball pole.

Things You'll Need

• Tetherball set
• Old car tire
• Large plastic garbage bag
• Bag of cement
• Plastic mixing trough
• Shovel

Instructions

1. Spread the garbage bag out on a flat ground surface. Lay the tire on the bag. Make sure the bag covers the area underneath the tire to make a tetherball pole.

2. Mix the cement in the trough with water. Follow the manufacturer's directions to get the best results. Allow the cement to set for a 3 or 4 minutes, according to Momready. Pack the cement inside the tire, and make sure to fill it completely.

3. Place the tetherball pole in the middle of the tire. Use a level to make sure it's straight. Allow the cement to harden overnight. Attach the rope and the tetherball to the pole.

References

• Momready: Tips: A Moveable Tetherball