Abstract: A tetherable game ball is provided that includes a resilient hollow ball (48) having an aperture (52) through which a line (54) having two ends extends therethrough to a position within the hollow ball (48) to form a loop located exteriorly of the ball (48) for allowing a tether to be secured thereto. Each end of the line (54) that is located within the hollow ball (48) forms a knot (56, 58) for restraining the line (54) from being pulled through the aperture (52). The game ball can be constructed so as to have rebound and elastic properties similar to those of a racquet ball.

Abstract: The specification discloses an apparatus and method for playing a game (10) on a playing surface with a tethered ball (28) and stringed racquets. The ball (28) is connected to one end of a resilient tether cord (24), which is anchored at the other end to the playing surface. A boundary line (54) of predetermined length is positioned on the playing surface in spaced apart relationship with the anchor point of the tether cord (24). The boundary line (54) divides the playing surface into a playing zone (56) wherein the players must remain during the game, and a bounce zone (58). The ball (28) must be struck by the players such that it crosses over the boundary line (54) and bounces initially in the bounce zone (58).

Abstract: A tetherable game ball is provided that includes a resilient spherical hollow ball (12) having an aperture (14) through which a knotted line (17) extends therethrough and forms a loop extending exteriorly of hollow ball (12) allowing a tether to be secured thereto. Aperture (14) is tapered inwardly and prevents a rigid force distributing plug (20) located within hollow ball (12) from being pulled through and out of aperture (14). The game ball can be constructed so as to have rebound and elastic properties similar to those of a racquetball.