DIY Football Toss Game
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This DIY Football Toss Game is the perfect way to bring the whole family together for some outdoor fun. Made with an affordable tarp and a few basic supplies, it’s a budget-friendly activity that’s perfect for backyard parties, school events, or a sunny afternoon game in the yard. Easy to set up and entertaining, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
When we are hosting a party, I like to have simple game stations set up around the yard for everyone to enjoy on their own time like this Pool Noodle Ring Toss game, this Giant Jenga Game, and this Ring the Sombreros Game.
This football toss game is the perfect game to set up and leave it for everyone to enjoy giving your more time for other party tasks.
What you’ll love about this game:
Supplies You’ll Need
1 green tarp (any size you like)
White duct tape or painter’s tape
Scissors or a utility knife
Marker or chalk
Duct tape for reinforcing cut edges
More than one football – I would supply three or more footballs so you aren’t constantly running behind the tarp to collect them between throws.
Rope
Stakes
How to Make a Football Toss from Tarp
Lay Out the Tarp: Spread the tarp flat on the ground or hang it vertically on a fence.
Add Stripes: Use the white tape to create horizontal “yard lines” across the tarp, like a mini football field.
Mark and Cut Holes: Use chalk or a marker to trace several circles of different sizes on the tarp. Cut out the holes carefully—these will be your targets.
Tape to Secure: Tape the cut areas so they don’t rip from the force of the football.
I was in a hurry to tape mine, so it’s not the prettiest job. I’m sure yours will look much better.
Assign Points: Write point values next to each hole with a marker or stick paper labels on the tarp. Smaller holes = more points.
Hang It Up: Secure the tarp between trees, on a clothesline, using rope.
Push stakes in through the bottom tarp eyelets.
Expert Tips
Don’t have trees or poles to hang the tarp from? Try using a tall step ladder
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DIY Football Toss Game
Materials
- 1 green tarp (any size you like)
- White duct tape or painter’s tape
- Scissors or a utility knife
- Marker or chalk for tracing and assigning points
- Duct tape for reinforcing cut edges any color
- More than one football 3 or more would be ideal
Instructions
- Lay Out the Tarp: Spread the tarp flat on the ground or hang it vertically on a fence.
- Add Stripes: Use the white tape to create horizontal "yard lines" across the tarp, like a mini football field.
- Mark and Cut Holes: Use chalk or a marker to trace several circles of different sizes on the tarp. Cut out the holes carefully—these will be your targets.
- Assign Points: Write point values next to each hole with a marker or stick paper labels on the tarp. Smaller holes = more points.
- Hang It Up: Secure the tarp between trees, on a clothesline, using rope.
- Push stakes in through the bottom tarp eyelets.
~ Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com
