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Washers GameWashers Toss, Washer Pitching, Poor-man's horse-shoes, "Texas Horseshoes", washoos and many other names. Similar in concept to Horseshoe pitching, scoring the same way (individuals or teams compete against one another in an effort to be the first to reach a winning score of 11, 17 or 21 points), but using 2.5" in diameter washers with a 1" center hole and throwing them to land in a circular target. The target can be a recessed cup as a target, typically made of PVC pipe 3" or 4" in diameter and 4.5" deep or a hole in a flat, solid or even rubbery sheet raised off the ground, depending on the type of game being played. See rules and vocabulary from the Washers Pitching Association.
The Global GameAll about Washers GameWhat is Washers GameLearn the basics of the game (Washers Toss, Washer Pitching, Poor-man's horse-shoes, "Texas Horseshoes", "Redneck Horseshoes"), how to play it, maybe build a game of washers, and some basic rules
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The History of Washers GameThe Origin of Washers GameThere are many rumours. There are theories that the game dated back to the times of the pioneers by cowboys who would take the wheels off their covered wagons and pitch washers (or whatever was handy) into the hub of the wheel for entertainment. A more popular theory is that the game was created by persons living in rural areas with few recreational resources - maybe just a challenge by mechanics on how many washers they could throw into an oil can - on their coffee breaks of course!
Washers Game Rules
Washers Game EquipmentWasher boards and boxes for pitching washers are basically very simple and make good DIY projects once you know the washer board dimensions
Build your own Washer GameGet washer board game dimensions and details for one of the several washer boards used for washer pitching
Washers Game TrainingAlthough there are many techniques for throwing a washer, the most common way is to throw with an underhanded motion, with the washer resting on the middle finger and with the index finger curled around the edge of the washer and the thumb resting on top. The washer should roll or spin off the index finger (similar to a Frisbee). It should maintain a pitch that should be parallel to the ground. Washers that flip end-over-end will usually roll away from the hole. Stance can be just as important as the throwing of the washers. You should always throw from the same spot each time for consistent throws. Some players will take one step forward when throwing the washers, while others will stand in the same place to throw theirs. From Washer Pitching Basics.
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Variations of Washers GameWa-ShoesWa-Shoes - a variation of Washer Pitching, It is played inside a garage or basement, or outside in the yard or on a deck. The game uses 6 round metallic washers (3 for each team). Three of the washers should be painted or marked different from the other 3 washers. They should also be the same size and weight. The game is played with 2 boards, each with one circular hole in the centre as a target. The boards should be placed on the ground 15 feet apart. Points are scored by whomever throws into the hole on the board, or closest to the hole. From Washer Pitching
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