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Directions for Making a Ladder Ball Game

Ladder ball is a backyard game that combines the skill of horseshoes with golf balls. You can construct a ladder ball game at home with a few simple materials. Easy to transport and enjoyed by a wide range of ages, ladder ball is the perfect game for a family picnic or campground entertainment.

Things You'll Need

Five 3/4-inch-by-10-foot PVC pipes
12 PVC 3/4-inch 90 degree fittings
12 PVC 3/4-inch "T" fittings
PVC glue
8 feet of nylon rope
12 solid core golf balls
Paint
Paintbrush
Scissors
Vise
Drill
Lighter

Instructions

Ladder Construction
- 1
  Cut your PVC pipe lengths into 18 2-foot long pieces and 12 1-foot long pieces.
- 2
  Assemble the pipes together, using the "T" and 90-degree fittings to connect the pieces. Use the 2-foot pipes to form the base and ladder rungs. Use the 1-foot pieces to form the ladder's outer frame. Construct each ladder with nine 2-foot pieces and six 1-foot pieces.
- 3
  Glue the PVC pieces together with PVC glue to create a sturdy ladder structure.
Ball Construction
- 4
  Paint half of your golf balls one color, and the other half another so you will be able to differentiate between the two teams during play.
- 5
  Secure each of the golf balls in a vise and drill a hole through the center.
- 6
  Cut your rope into six 18-inch lengths.
- 7
  Attach two golf balls on each end of every rope. Tie a knot securely on either side of each golf ball.
- 8
  Melt the ends of your knots with a lighter to keep them in place.

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