M. Bressi "pennypincher" says:

Years and years of Fun!!!!!! I got my first set when I was 13 about 25 years ago. At that time the rackets were all black and the balls were orange. If you are buying because you had as a child, like I did, you’ll note once you receive the set that they are very similar, the colors are a little different though. I still have my old set, but wanted to add more rackets for more people. The balls on the newer set are definitely a little thicker and a little heavier. I found it does change the way the ball flies slightly but not necessarily in a bad way, just different. The old ball being lighter spins more and curves a little better, while the new ball is better for straight shot throwing but you can still curve it pretty good with practice.In the box:Rackets (2 plastic rackets like lacrosse nets only hard with an interior track that helps whip the ball from the racket and direct it into the cup of the racket when catching the ball)Balls (2 Plastic hollow balls, fairly light)Here are the general Pros/Cons/Tips.Pros-Great Lacrosse Catch Type game, very fun-Gets the kids and the adults moving around in the yard for exercise that doesn’t involve the Wii, thats still enjoyable.-Challenging to play and you can create different variations of catch games-Create some wicked curves with the balls in every direction, I think I shattered the space-time curve continuum once.-All ages (almost) can enjoy it.-Something that you can start off with slow and gradually learn the different moves if you have younger players.-Inexpensive game that provides hours of outdoor entertainment.-Easily expandable, buy more rackets.Cons-Really there are none but keep in mind the following:-If you are uncoordinated or playing with younger players you might want to take it easy at first, because the ball can be curved in extreme manners and with some velocity if you want. Therefore if you get hit in the face its going to hurt.-If you are playing near or on concrete beware: once it hits concrete especially after a missed catch, the ball is going to be rolling for a while, if you live on a hill, well you get the idea. Watch for cars!Game TypesEssentially the game centers around throwing the ball back and forth with the rackets. You can have a simple catch, you can play hockey and try to get into the opposing players goal(whatever you want to use), create your own variance. I suppose you could also make a tag game out of it and try to nail the other players, could be fun, do it at your own risk. Our favorite game is trying to throw the ball so the other person can’t catch it. This is a point based game, where you earn a point each time the person trys and fails to catch because they missed it or it hit their racket, etc.. You can play up to 10 points with best out of 5 games or whatever. You have to set the framework in the beginning of the game though as what constitutes a missed catch, basically it has to be catchable and a honest attempt has to be made because if it hits the racket or it was a clear whiff then the other player gets a point. The honor system applies.Playing TipsFirst off be creative when throwing the ball. Using a quick whipping motion with your hand you can drag the racket across your body or downwards to create curves towards your opponent or victim(ha ha)in almost any direction. You can spin and whip your wrist at the same time putting curve and spin on the ball like English in pool. Not only does this cause some extreme curving, but the spin can make it difficult to catch by your opponent if they don’t have the ball locked onto, it also makes it more likely to land in their racket and jump back out again. You can throw super high floaters straight up in the air towards your opponent as well, this can be very difficult to catch especially on a windier day, the ball moves while coming down.Try playing at different wind level days, it can make a huge difference on how the game is played, but switch sides to be fair. You can throw direct speed shots straight-aways. Remember if you throw hard and straight without curving the ball is going to go very fast at the person and usually where you aimed, they should be coordinated enough to catch the ball or some pain could ensue. You are going to catch the ball either over or under handed (pretend the open face of the racket is your palm side) depending on what angle the ball is coming from. Underhanded is more difficult because the ball has a better chance of spinning out of the racket if your not careful, you have to let it hit the cup of the racket and move your hand up quickly to secure the ball in the cup. When the ball comes in from above if you time it correctly it should stay put but its best to cock your hand back a little once the ball is in the cup to avoid it from bouncing out. When catching it helps if you square your body with whatever direction…

T. Leavitt says:

Love It!!! This brings me back to my youth. My kids love it and it keeps them off the video game. Anytime I ask my son he is more than willing to play!