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BALL GAME (RAIN ON THE ROOF)
THIS GAME IS PLAYED WITH A BASKETBALL ON A GARAGE ROOF. PLAYERS LINE
UP AND THE FIRST ONE THROWS THE BALL UP ON THE ROOF AND EACH
SUCCESSIVE PLAYER MUST TIP IT BACK UP WITHOUT HOLDING IT OR LETTING
IT TOUCH THE GROUND. IT'S SORT OF A COMBINATION OF VOLLEYBALL
AND A BASKETBALL PRACTICE DRILL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 11-00-1973