Ten is the usual number among the Indians.

Lots should be drawn as to which of the four players should be the first to throw the hoop.

The one who draws the hoop then takes one of the javelins, and the player whose place is beside him takes the other javelin.
THE GAME At a signal, the players with the javelins and the hoop start on a run along the course; the one with the hoop throws it a little upward with all his force and both players watch the course of the hoop, having their javelins ready to hurl at the hoop the instant they think they can reach it.

If the javelin passes through the hoop and stops it so that it falls on the shaft below the band that was cut thereon, that throw counts two.

If the hoop is caught on one of the barbs, that counts one.