Remember four square? This was a school yard game that I recently discovered was international – well at least in both NZ and England.
It’s been making a comeback in our road.
We’re lucky enough to live in a cul-de-sac due to a gate at the end of the road. As well as being an excellent net, it has been very successful in deterring traffic. So now that it has mostly stopped raining, it’s been a good opportunity for the neighbourhood kids to get outside.
Given the range of ages (from 6 to 4-something-ish), we needed a sport that catered for all and reduced the risk of broken windows from stray tennis balls.
Hence four square.
Turns out it can quickly turn into the rules game, with more rules than the yellow car game (who knew…?).
We’re also still following the feudal system where I seem to be the peasant more often than not.
Much to my son’s chagrin, my sister-in-law currently holds the crown for most number of serves as ‘supreme emperor’ after a recent international tournament. I’m sure my brother wasn’t expecting to be trooping out for a match on his trip to the UK, but no doubt it was the highlight!
Frankly, I’m taking anything, that gets the kids off their devices is a win.
Tough Mother 