Objective

The objective of the game is to pick up all the jacks in the correct order while catching the ball after one bounce.

Setup

1. Equipment:

   • A small rubber ball.

   • A set of jacks (typically 10).

2. Players:

   • The game can be played by one or more players.
     

Basic Rules

1. Starting the Game:

   • Players decide who goes first by seeing who can pick up one jack the fastest or by any other agreed method.

   • The first player scatters the jacks on a flat surface.

2. Gameplay:

   • The player throws the ball into the air, allowing it to bounce once.

   • While the ball is in the air, the player picks up the required number of jacks with one hand and then catches the ball before it bounces a second time.

   • The player continues with the next round if successful; otherwise, it becomes the next player’s turn.

3. Rounds:

   • Onesies: Pick up one jack at a time.

   • Twosies: Pick up two jacks at a time.

   • Threesies: Pick up three jacks at a time.

   • Continue this pattern up to Tensies.

4. Winning the Game:

   • The game is won by the first player to successfully complete all rounds, from Onesies to Tensies.
     

Additional Rules

1. No-Bounce Rule: In some variations, players must catch the ball without letting it bounce.

2. Pigs in the Pen: Players pick up a specific number of jacks (e.g., four) and separate them into a "pen" while still picking up and catching the ball.

3. Scrubs: If a player drops a jack or the ball, they must start their turn over from the beginning.

4. Around the World: Players must pick up jacks in a specific pattern or order, such as clockwise or counterclockwise.

5. Sweep: Players can sweep their hand across the surface to collect multiple jacks in one motion.
   

Variations

1. Two-Handed Jacks: Players use both hands to pick up jacks.

2. No-Bounce Catch: Players must catch the ball without letting it bounce at all.

3. Speed Jacks: The game is played at a faster pace, requiring quick reflexes.

4. Odd-Even: Players pick up jacks in groups of odd or even numbers (e.g., Onesies, Threesies, Fivesies, etc.).
   

Tips for Playing

• Practice: Improve hand-eye coordination by practicing regularly.

• Focus: Concentrate on the ball and the jacks simultaneously.

• Strategy: Develop a consistent method for picking up jacks quickly and efficiently.