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Back Yard Sports

Back Yard Sports

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These how-to programs teaches viewers about the history and rules of croquet, badminton, and horseshoes. Viewers also learn the equipment and skills needed to play the games through the step-by-step fundamentals shown in each program.

2 people in a grass field with trees surrounding playing volleyball. There's white net and poles between them. Caption. "After that, there's nothing else to do except enjoy the game."
Back Yard Sports
Episode 1
28 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 8 - 12
Closeup of a foot wearing a white sock and sneaker behind a wooden croquet mallet. The mallet is striking a yellow ball to put it through a white hoop. Caption. "The wicket or stake counts as being scored."
Back Yard Sports
Episode 2
36 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 8 - 12
Man and woman stand on either side of a horseshoe stake in a small sandpit outside. The man is preparing to throw a horseshoe. Caption. "Experiment with the different turns and delivery methods.
Back Yard Sports
Episode 3
34 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 8 - 12