The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BALL RACE

AMERICAN INDIAN CHLDREN'S GAME.
EQUIPMENT: A BALL FOR EACH PLAYER. THE INDIANS USE A
FIVE OR 6 INCH BALL OF WOOD OR STONE COVERED WITH
MESQUITE GUM. A VOLLEYBALL OR PLAY BALL MAY BE USED.
ACTION: PLAYERS ENGAGE INA FOOT RACE IN WHICH THEY KICK
THE BALL AHEAD OF THEM. A PLAYER HAS NOT FINISHED
THE COURSE UNTIL BOTH HE AND THE BALL ARE OVER THE
GOAL LINE. TOUCHING THE BALL WITH THE HANDS DISQUALIFIED
A PLAYER.
VARIATION: USE A FOOTBALL. THIS WILL MAKE IT HARDER TO
KEEP THE BALL ON COURSE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-25-1972