| How to Play Four Square Posted: 28 Mar 2018 01:00 AM PDT Four Square is a fun playground game that almost anyone can play. All you need is chalk or tape to make the squares, a ball that will bounce, and at least 4 players. Try playing with the standard rules, or mix it up for some fun! EditPlaying Basic Four Square - Mark 4 squares on the ground. You can make the squares any size you want, but make sure you have enough room to play. Make the squares about per side for most players, although adults might enjoy the challenge from squares.[1]
- Number the squares from 1 to 4. The squares should be numbered clockwise starting with 1. This means the 1 and 4 squares will be diagonal from each other, as will the 2 and 3 squares.[2]
- Some people use the letters A, B, C, and D instead of numbers, while others use titles of royalty, such as Jack, Queen, King, and Ace.[3]
- Use a standard rubber playground ball if you have one. This is often called a kickball and is a rubber ball about in diameter. If you don't have a playground ball, use any ball that's and bounces at least 50% of the height from which it was thrown.[4]
- Australian players use felted tennis balls to play Four Square.
- Make sure everyone agrees on the rules before you start playing. If you're playing by the standard rules, make sure everyone knows what they are. If you're playing by variations, or if the server is allowed to make up rules during the game, make sure everyone is aware of this and agrees to it.
- Having everyone on the same page before the game starts will help prevent disputes during the game that could ruin the fun.
- Have a player stand in each square. The players don't have to stay in their square the entire time, but they should stay close in order to defend their area.[5]
- Serve the ball from the highest-ranked square to the lowest. The server should bounce the ball once in their own square, then hit the ball so that it goes diagonally to the lowest-ranked square. The receiver can then hit the ball in any direction they choose.[6]
- Many people play Four Square so that the 4 square is the highest-ranked square, and therefore the server's square. If this is the case, the server should stand in the 4 square and hit the ball towards the 1 square.
- Some people play the game so 1 is the highest-ranked square and 4 is the lowest. In this case, the serve would go from the 1 square towards the 4 square.
- The serve always goes in the same direction.
- Allow one fault for the receiver per round. After the serve, the receiver should allow the ball to bounce one time in their square, then should hit it in whatever direction they choose. If they don't hit the ball correctly or it goes out of bounds, that is a "fault," and one fault is allowed per round. If the receiver misses the serve twice in a round, they are eliminated.[7]
- The round lasts until a player is eliminated.
- Take turns hitting the ball after it bounces in your square. Once the ball is in play, whoever's square the ball lands in should be the next to hit it. The ball is considered "in play" after someone touches it but before it lands in another square, meaning players can hit the ball in the air. You must hit the ball before it bounces a second time.[8]
- If a player hits the line with the ball or hits the ball so it does not land in another player's square, that player is out.[9]
- If a player hits a ball after it has landed in another player's square, the person who hit the ball is out. This is called "poaching."[10]
- Hit the ball with any part of your hand but do not catch it. Players are not allowed to carry, catch, or hold the ball during play. However, they may repeatedly bounce the ball off of their hands in order to avoid breaking this rule.[11]
- Advance to a higher numbered square when a player is out. The goal of the game is to move up to the servers' square. If you have more than 4 players, a new player will move into the lowest-numbered square when a player is eliminated.[12]
- If you only have 4 players, the person who is out moves to the lowest-numbered square and the other players move up, if applicable.
EditPlaying Variations on the Game - Allow young players to catch the ball for an easier version of Four Square. Younger or less-skilled players might have more fun if they can catch the ball before throwing it again.[13]
- Assign 2 players per square if you have 8 or more players. Play a relay-style variation of Four Square by having 2 players for each square. Whenever one player hits the ball to another square, they'll jump out of their court and their partner will jump in.[14]
- When playing with 2 players per square, if one player is out then the team is out. If everyone agrees, however, you can adjust the rules to allow the other team member to continue playing until they are out.
- Hit the ball into your own square first for an Australian variation. Australian players must bounce the ball in their own square, regardless of whether the ball has already bounced in their own square. Also, in Australian Four Square the ball is allowed to touch the line.[15]
- Play Black Jack to get players out faster. In Black Jack, if a player can catch the ball before it lands in their square, then the person who hit the ball is out. This usually makes the game move faster.[16]
- Allow the server to make up special rules to keep the game changing. The server can call a rule that all of the players must follow, but it only lasts for that round. When the round is over, the server must call the rules again or else it's assumed there are no special rules.[17]
- A special rule might be something like 7-Up, in which each player who hits the ball has to call out a number one higher than the previous player. The player who hits on the number 7, or any number that ends in 7, must skip that number or they'll be out.[18]
- Another rule the server might call could be Underhand, in which all of the hits must be made with the back of the hand. Players should keep their hands open and their palms facing up.[19]
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| How to Activate Night Shift on an iPhone Posted: 27 Mar 2018 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to turn on Night Shift on your iPhone, as well as how to schedule Night Shift to automatically come on during certain hours of the day. Night Shift is a blue-light filter that helps prevent interruptions to your circadian rhythm at night, which can improve your sleep. Edit10 Second Summary 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Press down on the "Brightness" bar.
3. Tap the Night Shift circle.
EditManually Enabling Night Shift - Open your iPhone's Control Center menu. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to do so. You should see a series of boxes and icons appear on the screen.
- Long-press on the "Brightness" bar. It's a vertical bar with an image of a sun (a sphere with spokes) on it. Pressing firmly on it for a second will open the Brightness menu.
- If you don't press hard enough, the Brightness menu won't open.
- Tap . It's a circle at the bottom of the screen. The circle will turn orange, signifying that Night Shift is on until midnight.
- If the Night Shift circle is already orange, Night Shift is currently activated and tapping the circle again will turn off Night Shift.
EditScheduling Night Shift - Open your iPhone's Settings . Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with gears on it.
- Scroll down and tap . You'll find this option just below the General option near the top of the "Settings" page.
- Tap . It's near the top of the page.
- Tap the white "Scheduled" switch . It's near the top of the page. Tapping it will cause it to turn green .
- Tap the section. This section appears beneath the "Scheduled" switch when turned on. Doing so opens a page with scheduling options.
- Select a schedule option. Tap Sunset to Sunrise to allow your iPhone to enable Night Shift when the sun goes down and disable it at dawn, or tap Custom Schedule to set custom hours of use.
- To set custom hours of use on a custom schedule, tap Turn On At and select a time, then tap Turn Off At and select a time.
- Tap Night Shift. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. Doing so will save your changes and apply them. Your iPhone's Night Shift feature should now automatically activate and deactivate depending on your selected schedule.
- You can adjust the Night Shift depth of color by tapping and dragging the slider at the bottom of the "Night Shift" page left to decrease the warmth or right to increase the warmth.
- You can also manually enable Night Shift from the "Night Shift" menu by tapping the white "Manually Enable Until Tomorrow" switch.
- Night Shift is an iOS 11 and up feature. If you haven't yet upgraded to iOS 11, you won't be able to use Night Shift.
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| How to Keep Spiders Out of Your House Posted: 27 Mar 2018 09:00 AM PDT Finding 8-legged friends in your house can be unsettling, especially if you aren't a fan of living around insects. You can keep spiders from burrowing and spinning webs in your home by applying natural remedies like vinegar and essential oils. Maintaining a clean, well sealed home can also prevent spiders from taking up residence in your space. With the right approach, you can keep spiders out of your home easily and effectively. EditApplying Natural Remedies - Use a vinegar and water spray on cracks or crevices in your home. Fill a spray bottle with half white vinegar and half water. Then, apply the spray to any cracks or crevices in the floors, walls, or windows of your home, as well as on the window sills. Do this once a day to keep spiders out.[1]
- Do not apply the spray to any varnished surfaces, as the vinegar may damage it.
- Apply essential oils like peppermint, tea tree, and cinnamon. These essential oils are a great natural way to deter spiders from hanging out in your home. Put 15-20 drops of essential oil in a spray bottle with of water and spray your home once a day for a natural spider repellent.[2]
- Swap out different essential oils in the spray so the spiders do not get used to the scent of 1 particular oil.
- Rub citrus peels on the floorboards and window sills in your home. Lemon and orange peels are a natural deterrent for spiders. Rub floorboards and window sills with the peels once a day so the smell lingers. You can also have a bowl of citrus fruits in your kitchen to keep spiders out of this area.[3]
- Put horse chestnuts in the corners and window sills in rooms. Horse chestnuts have a smell and texture that deters spiders. You can buy horse chestnuts at your local natural food store or online. They tend to last a long time and require no upkeep. Spread 4-5 horse chestnuts in each room, especially near windows, to keep spiders away.[4]
- Spread cedar chips or blocks in your home to keep spiders away. The scent of cedar is a natural deterrent for spiders. Look for cedar chips or blocks at your local hardware store or online. Spread the chips or blocks in the corners and windowsills in your home to keep spiders out.[5]
EditKeeping the Inside of Your Home Clean - Do a weekly clean of your home to remove dust, dirt, and debris. Keeping your house clean will ensure there are no pieces of food on your floors that can attract spiders. Dust and dirt in the corners of rooms can also serve as a great hiding spot for spiders, so be sure to sweep or vacuum these areas regularly. Clean window sills and frames once a week, or daily, to prevent spider webs from forming.[6]
- You can also apply a natural vinegar or essential oil spray as part of your weekly clean to keep spiders away.
- Check indoor plants for spiders. Spiders can hide in the leaves of indoor plants and spin webs in the plants. Make sure you check indoor plants regularly for spiders and remove them. You can also spray a natural pest repellent on the plant, such as a white vinegar or essential oil spray.
- Another option is to make a spray out of diatomaceous earth powder and water and apply it to your plants to keep spiders away.
- Remove any spider webs inside your home. If you notice spider webs in the rafters, corners, or on window frames, use a cloth to wipe them away and dispose of them. This will prevent spiders from living on the webs and taking up permanent residency in your home.
- Keep windows and doors to the outside closed. Prevent spiders from wandering inside your home by keeping windows and doors that open to the outside shut as much as possible. Tell others in your household to try not to leave windows or doors open.
- Consider getting a cat to keep spiders away. Cats will hunt and eat spiders, and serve as a good deterrent to prevent spiders from coming inside. If you are not allergic to cats and are looking to get a pet, a feline friend can be a good way to have companionship, and keep spiders away.[7]
EditMaintaining the Outside of Your Home - Keep outdoor plants away from the sides of your home. Spiders tend to burrow in the leaves and folds of plants. Try to arrange outdoor plants so they are not touching the sides of your home. You can also spread diatomaceous earth, a white powder made of algae, around plants or spray it on plants to repel spiders.[8]
- Avoid planting plants that will try to grow on the sides of your home, such as ivy or tall shrubs.
- Fill any gaps or cracks on the outside of your home. Inspect the exterior of your home to ensure you do not have any cracks in the foundation or gaps forming in your roof or under your doors. Fix any gaps, cracks, or holes by filling them with cement or filler.[9]
- You should also do regular maintenance on the outside of your home to ensure spiders cannot get in by checking for gaps or cracks once a month and fixing them as needed.
- Turn outside lights off at night to deter bugs that spiders like to eat. Having outside lights on at night can attract flies, mosquitoes, and other pests that spiders eat. Shut off outside lights at night to keep the perimeter of your home insect-free.[10]
- Do not use commercial products like Borax and other insect repellents in your home, as they can be toxic and cause health issues. Natural products are a better and safer option.
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