Dirty Nine Square

Clean Nine Square or simply Nine Square or Dirty Nine is a very elaborate version of the game four square: the goal being to get the people in the other squares out in order to move up into the ‘nine square’, also called center, server, or king square. This can be done by performing different moves, which fake or overpower an opponent.

Court and equipment

The Dirty Nine Square court is made up of 9 squares, laid out in a 3×3 grid. Each square should be approximately 3×3 feet in dimension. All squares should be of uniform size. The ground should be relatively level and the surrounding area should be relatively free of obstacles in order to protect the players, however, some variations are to be expected and can be utilized to the players advantage. Dirty Nine is played with a large rubber ball, approximately 2 feet in diameter. If being played with younger players, a smaller ball is recommended.

Rules and methods

The Four Foundations

Nine Square has four "foundations", if you will, on which other rules are placed. These are:

General Rules

On top of one of the foundations, the nine square can lay any of these rules: (or any rule of their creation)

Default Rules

  • Biting the Hand - If a person gives the ball to you in any way, you may not get them out right then. If you do you are out instead.
  • Biting the Gentle Hand - If a person kindly gives you the ball then the rules above apply. However, if a person tries to get you out and fails, you may get them out.

Square Specific Rules

These are rules that are apply rules to specific squares or how players advance through the squares

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