Coconut Shy

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Description

A coconut shy is a traditional British fairground game where players throw wooden balls to knock coconuts off posts to win prizes.


Resources

Coconuts
Wooden balls/bean bags
Wooden post, or something similar, that will hold the coconuts.

Instructions

A row of coconuts is set up, often about 3 feet high. Players stand behind a marked line, typically around 10 away.

The goal is to dislodge a coconut from its stand using a thrown ball/bean bags.

If a player knocks a coconut off, they traditionally win that coconut, or in modern times, a prize.


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  • Adventure - Activity
  • Physical Recreation - Skill
  • Skills - New sport