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2 balls against a wall
Using 2 balls, one in each hand.
Throw 1 ball at the wall and, before bouncing back,...
2015-07-14
Bad Egg
One player has the ball, the rest of the players choose a subject like cars,
One player...
2020-06-15
Bally He
More players the better.
Basically tag with a ball. 'The Chaser' or 'He', has to throw...
2014-08-30
Calpou
A player cannot move while holding the stick.
You will need:
> A stick
> A referee
> 2 Teams...
2014-05-17
Chinese Cricket
Ideal to play in the passage way or in the street. Using some form of...
2017-09-07
Eggy Moo
One of group nominated/elected as 'it'.
'It' holds a tennis ball and selects the category (e.g cars)
Away...
2006-10-20
Fifa Street Trampoline Style
You will need a football and two trampolines to play.
While bouncing you throw the football at...
2007-11-10
Gates
Two teams, small ball, usually a tennis ball, gates at opposite sides of road were goals,
Street...
2026-02-19
Jimmy Jimmy knacker
Played in Wood Green in the 50's.
Specifically in Barratt Avenue.
Seeker or Finder or sometimes called simply...
2014-08-30
Keep Away
Don't let the other team get the target item.
Items: Ball or clothes
The object of the game...
2006-10-20
Kerbs
Two or more players stand on opposite kerbs, across the street from each other.
A round ball...
2017-01-30
Kerby
For 2 players
This game requires a ball. Various sized balls can be used but a football...
2007-04-20
Kick and Batter
This game is for as many people as you like. It can be played anywhere...
2017-09-19
Kick Ball Fly
Ball placed on the road or alley way, someone is selected from the group to kick...
2017-09-05
Kingy
Start by selecting one person to be 'on' - all stand in a circle with legs...
2017-04-16
Marbles
For 2 or more players
This game requires several marbles. Various sized marbles can be used and...
2006-10-20
Murder Ball
The idea is to blast the ball as hard as you can and try to hit...
2014-04-26
Patball
Patball is a game played by generations in the school yards around the world.
All you need...
2007-04-02
Pegs
You will need:
- 3 dolly pegs
- tennis ball
Divide into 2 teams.
Rest two pegs against a wall...
2015-09-30
Piggy in the Middle
Items: Ball or item of clothing
One individual is in the middle called the 'Piggy'.
The rest are...
2019-01-25
Queenie
I don't remember all details and this was played in playground by girls (from aged 5...
2009-09-23
Queenio
A person is picked to be the "Queenie", that person turns their back to everyone else. ...
2016-03-07
Rotten Eggs
One person is chosen to be 'it' and holds the ball.
S/he selects a subject, i.e. Colour,...
2017-09-13
Squares
Street game. Football tennis.
Played on the road with a football using the tarmacadem rectangles that made...
2020-04-10
Three Stoney
4+ Players
You will need:
Three flat stones of slightly different sizes.
Tennis ball.
First of all you split into...
2006-06-19
Through the holes
Most of the old maisonettes and flats on council estates had bin cupboards, the brickwork was...
2006-10-20
Two Baller
The game is played with two tennis balls. The player throws the balls at a...
2006-03-23
Welsh Cricket
Two sets of players fielding and batting.
A wicket was drawn on wall with another mark some...
2017-06-23
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