How to Knuckle Down & Shoot in Marbles

Marbles has been a favorite game for both adults and children for centuries. Historically, marbles were made from wood, clay, onyx or even fruit pits --- if you find any of these antique marbles at flea markets, some of them can be quite valuable. The basic "ring" marble game is played in a 10-foot ring drawn with chalk or outlined in string. Although "knuckling down and shooting" may feel awkward at first, keep practicing and you'll be a true marbles player in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Shooter marble

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Bend your index finger so that the tip of your finger points toward your body.

   • 2

     Place your shooter marble in the crook of your bent index finger.

   • 3

     Curl the rest of your fingers around your index finger.

   • 4

     Place the knuckle of your index finger on the ground (inside the marble ring) to anchor your hand.

   • 5

     Flick the marble with your thumb.