Details On The Washer Toss Game

By Lana Bray


The washer toss game is commonly known as washer pitching. This is a lot like playing horseshoes and includes two teams with two players each. These players throw the washers in the area of the target box during each turn. To score points, the pieces must go into the box, within a foot of it, or in the can that inside.

Points are issued in each round. The metal washers that are used typically have a diameter of approximately two inches. They are tossed toward a hole that is usually marked with a can or PVC pipe that is in a box. The target boxes come in different sizes and shapes. The typical size for one-hole pieces is 16x16x4 inches. These targets include a cylinder-shaped cup in the upper surface. Boxes are usually placed within 20 feet of one another.

The player who is throwing stands behind or next to one box and then tosses the pieces toward the other target, usually in an underhand motion. Scoring is like horseshoes, as the team that throws second can rebut points made by the first. One point is issued to each non-rebutted washers inside a box. Games are typically played up to 21 points.

There are different ways to play this. Sometimes the distance of a throw, size of washers, number and size of holes, or box configuration are changed. The game may also involve a different setup, rules and name based on where it is being played.

The equipment that is needed for a standard game: washers and boxes. Two boxes are needed, which include wood, pipe and carpet materials. Four washers are needed. These may be made from brass or steel. To designate between teams, two little opposing holes can be drilled into two of these pieces.

Generally, boxes are put around 30 feet away from each other. They must be at ground level. It is highly suggested that targets be put north and south so that players do not have distraction from the sun.

The objective with a throw is to get it near or inside the target box or its pipe. Players are allow to move forward while throwing, but one of their feet has to remain in back of a target box. One player on a team is given the change to through the pieces first and then the other team will follow. Some players throw washers together but this is not recommended because of low accuracy. The style of a throw will vary by player.

Only one team or player scores every round. A single point is given for tosses that make it within a foot of the box, next to it or under it. Two points are awarded for tosses that make it to the edge and three are given to those that land inside the target box but not inside the pipe. Five points is the highest allotment that goes to throws that go inside the pipe.

Horseshoes and the washer toss game are very similar. Washer pitching is played between two teams that each have two players. However, there are a lot of variations when it comes to regulations and rules. To score, players must throw the washer inside the target box, within a foot of it, or inside the can that is in it it.




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