Back Yard Games
By Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
United States
May 21, 2016 9:12pm CST
Do you enjoy playing back yard games? We used to have a permanent volley ball net set up in our yard when our kids were teenagers. All the kids in the neighborhood came to play almost every day in the summertime and we even played in the winter sometimes.
Now, the favorite game we play is Corn Hole Toss. And sometimes we play Badminton.
Croquet is also a popular yard game, but we don’t have that game anymore. I wouldn’t mind getting it again, but it has mostly gone out of style. I’m not sure you can even buy it anymore.
Getting your body moving is always a good idea. It triggers a release of spirit-boosting endorphins, so you actually FEEL better after playing these games. And you can also bond with your family and friends because of the teamwork involved.
What yard games do you like to play?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 May 16
I am sure that I have seen croquet sets in the big box stores. Loved playing that. Badminton was my favorite. Still enjoy playing it today. However, my joints let me know that I have overdone it after a game with the younguns.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
22 May 16
I will have to look for it, the next time I go shopping. I think my grandkids would like it.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 May 16
@IreneVincent I would like to get one for our family gatherings.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
22 May 16
@ElusiveButterfly I wonder how much a croquet set costs nowadays?
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
13 May 18
@IreneVincent
I remember playing croquet so long ago. I live in an apartment now so do not play backyard games anymore.




