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Can you slam the ball into another person's square?

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Yes, but this is called a cherry bomb! It's usually against the rules, unless you all agree to allow it.

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Can I make the square with tape?

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Yes. Just make sure that the pieces are the same size and that the corners are about 90 degree angles.

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How do I do a cherry bomb?

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Hold it up in the air, and throw it down as hard as you can and it bounces high. They have to hit it into another square or they are out.

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Can I hit the ball with only one hand?

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It depends. If you are playing with friends not at school, then it's up to you. If you are at a school, then you might have to ask the (recess) teacher about that. Different schools may have different rules.

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I don't understand when they say make sure the ball stays within the square. What does that mean?

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It means that when the ball gets out of the square, whoever passed it out of the square loses and is out.

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How does the king get out in four square?

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Like everybody else. If he/she cannot hit the ball or hits it out of bounds.

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Do you have to hit it to the square next to you?

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No, you can hit it to any square.

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What is a 4 square cherry bomb?

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It is when a player slams the ball hard on the ground and the ball goes up high. (These are not allowed.)

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What is the size of the court?

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The size of a four square court can vary, but it must be square.

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Do I have to let the ball bounce in my square before I hit it?

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No, that doesn't matter unless it bounces 2 times. Then you're out.

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Who is the judge of the game?

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Everyone playing and watching, usually. If there is any issue, everyone should vote on the outcome.

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Does the person on the number 4 get to make up the rules?

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No! All the rules apply for everyone. It doesn't matter if you're in the fourth square.

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Can you spike the ball?

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Typically no, but there are some modified versions where some people allow it, especially younger kids. These are usually called "cherry bombs".

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Spiking is not allowed at my school, and is considered cheating. What do we do when someone cheats?

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It depends on the rules at your school. Maybe ask the recess teacher? One suggestion is that if everyone agrees that that person cheated, you could count them as "out."

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Where can 4 square be played?

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Four square can be played in any area large enough to make a square and bounce the ball without damaging anything.

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How does the game end if there is a line of people waiting to play?

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It ends when the day/party/recess is over.

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How do I get the the server position if I am in square two?

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Wait until the person in the third and fourth squares gets out.

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Are holds for more than 3 seconds allowed?

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It depends on what the group says. In most cases, holding for 3 seconds or more would get you out.

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What are snake eyes? My school had a rule where you couldn't do snake eyes.

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Snake eyes are when you are looking at one square and then you pass the ball to the other square. It is very misleading.

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Can I hold the ball?

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Holding the ball is not allowed. Of course, you can hold the ball when it's not in play.

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How can I spin a ball in four square?

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You use both of your hands and twist them when someone hits the ball into your square.

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What's chicken feet in Four Square?

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When you purposely hit it at someone's ankles or feet, without giving them a chance to hit the ball.

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What are ways to get out?

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You can get out by simply just hitting the ball out of bounds. If the ball enters your square and you don't hit it you are out. Those are just two ways.

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Does the ball have to bounce?

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No, it doesn't have to bounce. It just can't touch you, your square, or outside the four squares.

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Do I have to hit the ball with my palms facing up?

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It's more convenient if you do it with your palms facing down.

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How many players can be in one square?

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One player should be in each square.

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Does the person in square four have to have one foot out of the box when they serve?

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No, they would have to re-do the serve.

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Does the server in square four have to serve to square one?

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Yes, the server generally serves into square one, although you can come up with your own set of rules as long as everyone that's playing agrees on them.

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What do you mean when you say 4 is the highest ranked square?

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The squares mark the level you're at. The higher the level, the more you prove to be a good player. With that, there's also more risk since servers prefer to get the second highest out. In reality, the lower 3 ranks do not matter; only the highest ranked square matters, which is the square that serves. The square can be either the first or the fourth, depending on preference.

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What are some ways to get people out?

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If the person hits the ball on one of the lines, they are out. If they hit it overhand, they are out. If they bounce it twice in their square, they are out. If they don't let the ball bounce before they hit it, they are out.

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