- The ball must be thrown by the hands. It may be thrown with one or both hands. It cannot be kicked.
- No player shall catch or throw the ball while on her knees. She must be on her feet.
- No player must fall on the ball.
- A "touch down" shall count one for the side sending the ball. A foul one against the side offending.
- A majority of points shall decide the game.
- The referee shall throw the ball directly upward from division line at the beginning of each game and after each foul.
- The referee shall decide the time, keep account of "touch down" and fouls.
- If a ball is batted inside of the bases by a player receiving it, it is declared "out," and is again thrown up by the referee. It does not count for, or against, either side.
FOULS.
- Throwing the ball between division line and either base.
- Pushing a player in order to gain possession of the ball.
- Violating Rules 2, 3, 4 and 5.
TACTICS.
As the object of the game is to guard the ground on which you stand, cover it as effectually as possible by even distribution of players, taking care that the best players are not together. If you have a weak spot try not to let the other side discover it, or they will throw their ball in that direction. Vary your plays. For a time aim far beyond the opposite base, then of a sudden throw the bell just outside the bases. This is a difficult play and should be only attempted by one who has a sure aim, as it may lead to a foul. For long distance, throw high or the ball may be intercepted. A low ball, when well sent, is very effectual for, unless a player has her movements well under control, in stooping she is apt to fall on the ball, which is a foul against her side, beside the "touch down" if she fails to catch
