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Games to Play Outside in the Rain

You might look at a rainy day as depressing, because there isn't much you can do outside, but if you take it from a different perspective it can be the best weather for some outdoor fun. There are several entertaining games that you and your friends or kids can play in the rain with just a few simple tools.
  1. Precautions

    • Playing in the rain is enjoyable, but there are some precautions you should take. If you are sick, even with a mild cold, avoid playing in the rain. The moisture combined with the outside air can aggravate your condition. After you come in from playing in the rain, dry yourself immediately, take a warm shower and dress in warm clothing. Take two or three vitamin Cs, drink a tall glass of orange juice or drink a large cup of hot green tea. Vitamin C and green tea contain antioxidants that will strengthen your immune system and help your body fight off illnesses that could try to attack your body after a romp in the rain.

    Slip and Slide

    • If it's a warm rainy day, you can play "slip and slide" in your backyard. Not only is this a great game because the rainfall eliminates your need for a hose, the chaos of the rain falling all around as you play is exciting. Lay out your plastic mat, secure it to the ground and take turns sliding on it belly-first.

    Touch Football

    • Football is one of those games that actually get more fun when it rains. What is most important is that you don't take the game as seriously as you would normally. Understand that players will slide around, fall, and the ball will slip out of their hands frequently. Everyone who plays will get extremely wet and dirty. Play touch football---no tackling for safety reasons. Tuck a bright-colored flag into the side of each person's pants and start throwing the ball around. Wear cleats for traction.

    Dodge Ball

    • Rain adds a satisfying level of difficulty to a dodge ball game. It will be harder for people to maneuver and escape when being chased down. Instead of lining up across from each other in two teams, each person should be able to run to any area of the yard to escape being hit (every man for himself). Put the balls in the middle of the yard and at the sound of a whistle everyone has to rush to the middle to try to get one first. Whoever gets hit has to stand around in the rain and watch or direct others on who they should target.


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