How to Play Book Volleyball

Try this fun and sometimes silly game where players hit a ball over a net with books.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Kitchen Strings Or Yarn
• Badminton Nets
• Badminton Posts
• Tennis Balls
• Volleyball Net Systems
• Nerf Or Foam Balls

1. Have at least two participants.

2. Give each player a hardcover book.

3. Set up a badminton or volleyball net outside. If playing inside, run a string or some yarn between two chairs or in a doorway.

4. Create out-of-bounds lines using sticks, string or landmarks. Make a small court for younger children and a large court for older children.

5. Use a tennis ball if you're outside, or a Nerf or soft foam ball if you're inside.

6. Send the ball back and forth over the net using only the book to hit it.

7. Take turns serving.

8. Keep the ball in play without letting it hit the ground.

9. Play just for fun or keep score. (Score 1 point every time the ball touches the ground on the other side. The first team to reach 10 points wins.)

Tips & Warnings

• If you play inside, be sure there are no breakables nearby.

on 11/22/2005 Don't ruin your good books.