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Chair-Leg Bank Putt

Call one gentle bank off an existing chair leg.

Call one gentle bank off a stable chair leg or taped bumper, then finish inside the target zone. Most called banks wins. A clean bank that also stops short of the back line earns a bonus point. Format: 1v1 or round robin.

  • BoardDesk Break
  • CategoryDesk Break
  • Best forSmall conference-room groups with one putter and one soft ball.
  • Players2-6
Chair-Leg Bank Putt activity preview - Call one gentle bank off a stable chair leg or taped bumper, then finish inside the target zone. Most called banks wins.
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Quick start.

“One soft putt at a time, away from every screen. Call the chair-leg bank before you roll.”

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How to play Chair-Leg Bank Putt

Step 1

The player calls which side of the chair leg the ball will touch.

Step 2

Use one short controlled putt and let the ball stop naturally.

Step 3

A called gentle bank scores 1; the closest safe stop after the bank scores the round bonus.

Step 4

Retrieve the ball only after it stops and rotate the putter.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Called bank scores 1 and closest safe stop scores 1 bonus.

Example: A player calls the right side, rolls a soft bank, and stops closest for 2 points.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Aiming toward a display or using a movable chair. Reposition the lane before starting.

Safety: No full swings, chip shots, hard balls, screen-facing lanes, or play across foot traffic.

Best for

Who it fits

Small conference-room groups with one putter and one soft ball.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Desk Break
Category Desk Break
Best for Small conference-room groups with one putter and one soft ball.
Players 2-6
Time 6-12 min
Gear One putter and one soft ball; use an existing stable chair leg
Space Clear office floor with screens outside the lane
Energy Low
Setup Choose a stable chair leg already in the room, set a start at a floor seam or table edge, and point the lane away from screens, glass, people, and cords.
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Variations to try

  • Switch chair-leg side each round.
  • Use the opposite putting stance for the final attempt.
  • Chair-Leg Bank Call
  • Carpet Speed Call
  • Return Putt Save
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We're playing Chair-Leg Bank Putt from Studboards. A low-movement office bank-putt game using one putter, one soft ball, and an existing chair leg. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 6-12 min | Gear: One putter and one soft ball; use an existing stable chair leg Safety: No full swings, chip shots, hard balls, screen-facing lanes, or play across foot traffic. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/desk-break/desk-break-chair-leg-bank-putt.html