Here it is, my first opponent since I started the club and it had to be my asshole of a teacher, Mr. George, well he doesn't seem all that strong......I mean just because he looks physically built doesn't necessary mean he's strong. I hope not.
"So aren't you going to explain the game?" Mr. George said, as he rolls up his sleeves and tosses the cigarette away.
"Sure, a Server bounces the ball and whichever side the ball goes to that side takes the first hit. There are some allowed moves;
Reversal: allows a player to hit the ball forward over the opponent's side before it reaches back to the player and reflects it by hitting it backwards back to their opponent side to confuse them. The opponent can also block their reversal by attempting to reverse their reversal. Can be used as many times as you want.
Grapple: A player is allowed to touch the rope but this move can only be used once, even if grabbing the rope by accident. Once the player touches the rope again they are eliminated.
All-Outs: Every player is allowed to go all out on the ball; which includes punching, kicking, and slapping.
Game Rules:
Ring Out: is when a player steps over the line resulting a ring out or stepping over the opponents line. Stay inside the circle and on your own side at all times.
Fighting: If the players fight they are both eliminated from the game.
Body Count: For every time the ball hits the player's body, they lose a point and the opponent gains that point.
Ring Count: Same as Body Count, it the player hits the ring of the ball they lose a point.
Teammates: It's a two vs. two battle, the same rules applies.
Draw The Line: If the game ends in a draw due to time limit expiring, there will be a line drawn in between the players sides, they must choose to stand in the front or back and will remain there until the game is over. If the player steps over the newly drawn line they will be eliminated as a result of a Ring Out.
and lastly,
Rope-Snap: The player is eliminated from the game if they are the last ones to hit the ball, however if the ball touches the opponent before touching the ground, the opponent is eliminated.
Game Rounds:
-First round the ball touches the ground, winning this round gains five points.
-Second round the ball is around knee level, winning this round gains five points.
-Third round the ball is at waist level, winning this round gains six points.
-Fourth and last round is neck level, winning this round gains ten points with only one hit.
If the player passes the game without losing any points they are given four additional bonus points. They must win the game with points, if the ball is wrapped around the pole and opponent has no points they lose, however the player still stays in the game as they face a new opponent until they win with points.
There is a one-hundred time limit.
The objective of the game is not just to hit the ball until the cord winds up around the post, but to win points. This is my version of tetherball and only one will stand.
Did you get all that Mr. George."
"Absolutely."
"But will need a server to keep track of the game." Just when I said that, Troi and a few volleyball players exited the gym and witnessed us.
"Excellent, Troi will you bounce the ball for us."
Troi looked puzzled as she walks towards us and did what she was told. Troi releases the ball and it bounces.
Will it bounce, right to me or left to Mr. George.
[Round One]
The ball flies over at Mr. George who then gently taps it back to my side, I hesitated at first as the ball slowly came my way I kicked it, it swung upwards and fell directly on Mr. George's face.
"One point off." I said, as the ball wrapped once around the pole and came behind me. Those who were watching were appalled I slapped it forward and it headed his way, I notice Mr. George didn't move as the ball kept wrapping and wrapping.
Before you know it I won the first round, "Five points for me." I said, I don't like how this is going.
[Round Two]
The ball was raised. Troi bounced the ball and it swung my way, I did what he did and gently slapped it, the ball flew towards him hitting it downwards resulting it nearly hitting me below the jaw, it rose in the air and fell down at me, I attempted a reversal hitting it backwards and he blocked it by doing his own reversal, he kept doing reversals and inevitably hit it downwards again and this time I blocked it but it was fast enough to knock me back nearly stepping out the ring. The ball bounced on the pole and I punched it forward, he punched it back at me and it was too fast for me to dodge, it got a glimpse of my left ear resulting in a burning sensation.
"I saw that" he chuckled and grinned wickedly, "One point off."
Mr. George was a formidable opponent, he didn't hold back as he hit the ball or maybe it's because I was too weak that it kind of hurt.
"Are you aiming to kill me or win the game?" I said, sarcastically practically mocking him.
"Hey, your game your rules, don't cry over a game that can also be as violent as the professional games. Every game has its difficulty and it takes practice and strength to match the outcome you wanted. Now looks like I win this round."
I didn't notice the ball enclosing the pole as he explained to me how a simple game can become violent if the player, .......dedicates.
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