samedi 29 juin 2013

All The Basics About Beanbag Games

By Lana Bray


Beanbag games are ideal for fostering imaginative play in children and are good for getting them away from computers and TV screens. They can be played outdoors in sunny weather as well as indoors when it is rainy. They are also easy to store and carry around which makes them ideal for picnics and camping trips.

They provide first-rate activities for enhancing motor skills and developing eye and hand coordination. Kids will be occupied for hours playing this exciting lawn game. It also encourages teamwork and working together.

The game may have originated in Germany in the 1500's but no one can say for sure. Since it is quite similar to horseshoes, many experts feel that it is a takeoff from that game. It does take skill and coordination to make an underhanded throw and get it to land in a target quite some distance away.

It is fairly easy to buy sets in department stores or by shopping online. There are 10 items in a set, including two boards with holes, 8 bean bags, along with a sturdy case. The boards measure 24 by 36 inches, which is standard size. Made of press wood, they have wooden stands that can easily collapse and fold back.

The World Bean Bag Association coordinates official tournaments worldwide and has established the rules as well. Generally speaking, there are two teams and each team is assigned a game board. Usually there are two to four players on a team. The players take turns trying to get a bag into the hole. Three points are given for a bag that makes it in successfully but only one if it lands on the board. The game ends when one team reaches 21.

It is possible to buy beanbags separately. These come in sets of eight or four and are available in a number of styles. The washable one is especially practical and has a waterproof covering. There are endless varieties of bright patterns and colors available in durable fabric. It is also easy to order a custom design by sending a copy by email.

This type of toss game encourages coordination and motor skills. Children like to practice tossing bags up and then turning quickly to catch it again. Parents can also encourage their kids to practice throws with different targets, hoops and containers. The variety of possibilities is almost endless.

Since there are official standards for producing the bags, manufacturers do their best to follow these. One of the best guarantees against spillage is the fact that they are double-stitched and double-bagged. Strong furniture thread is used for the stitching. They are filled with dried corn which is one of the best anti-mold substances available.

Beanbag games offer an ideal alternative for modern kids who need time away from the TV and computer screen. They can keep kids occupied for hours in creative play and healthy exercise. It is such an all-time favorite worldwide, there is even an international organization that organizes tournaments and sets the rules.




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