THE BOWLER
shall deliver the ball with one foot behind the bowling-crease, and within the return-crease, and shall bowl four balls before he changes wickets, which he shall be permitted to do but once in the same innings.[1]
He may order the striker at his wicket to stand on which side he pleases.
If the bowler toss the ball above the striker's head, or bowl it so wide that it shall be out of distance to be played at, the umpire (even although he attempt to hit it) shall adjudge one run to the parties receiving the innings, either with or without an appeal from them; which shall be put down to the score of wide balls, and such ball shall not be reckoned as any of the four balls.
If 'No ball!'[2] be called by the umpire, the hitter may strike at it, and get all the runs he can, and shall not be out except by running out. In the event of no run being obtained by any other means, then one run shall be scored.
When a fresh bowler takes the ball, before he can proceed, he is not allowed more than two balls for practice; but is obliged to continue the next four in the game, before he can change for another better approved of; but when six balls are agreed to be bowled, then he must continue the six instead of four.
The ball shall be bowled. If it be thrown or jerked, or if any part of the hand or arm be above the elbow at the time of delivering, the umpire shall call ' No ball'.
