Four Square Rules

1. 
   1

   Draw the court

   Mark a big square split into four, numbered 1 to 4. Square 4 is the king.

2. 
   2

   Serve from the top

   The king bounces the ball once in their own square, then hits it into another.

3. 
   3

   One bounce, then hit

   The ball bounces once in your square before you tap it into someone else's.

4. 
   4

   Out if you miss

   Missing, hitting it out or letting it bounce twice sends you to the back of the line.

5. 
   5

   Move up a square

   Everyone shifts up a square, and the first person in line steps into square 1.

Ways to Change It Up

• Category RoundsThe king names a category, and players say a word from it as they hit.
• Two BouncesAllow two bounces for younger players.