Each player pitches both shoes, then the opponent pitches both shoes. The athlete may not cross the foul line when tossing a shoe. When playing in groups, half of the team throws from one stake and half from the other. A point limit game can be played to 40 points, or a shoe limit game can be played to 40 shoes. A point limit game can be played to 40 points, or a shoe limit game can be played to 40 shoes. The person with the most points wins the shoe limit game. If there is a tie, each player gets a half-win, or a two-inning tie breaker is pitched. Scoring Each player has the opportunity to score a maximum of six points every inning in count-all scoring. Live shoes will be ringers, leaners, or near the stake. Ringers are horseshoes that land around the stake; ringers score three points, the most in the game.