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Bowler's Crease.—A lime line, one inch to one and one-half inches wide, six feet eight inches long, the centre stump being taken as the centre of the measurement, parallel with the popping crease.

Call.—It is the duty of the colleague batsman to watch the opportunity for scoring for two reasons. First, his attention is not otherwise occupied. Second, a slight loss of time occurs if the batsman after striking a ball turns his head to look whether an opportunity for a run has arrived. Captains too often do not give rigid instructions upon this most important duty (supposing that cricketers know their business), and also from a desire not to offend a batter. The unnecessary "run out" being the result. The two men in together should have an understanding, and when the "call" is given there should be such perfect confidence in the "caller" that the run is attempted without misgiving or hesitation.

Crease.—The portion of the field set apart and prepared by rolling, upon which to erect the wickets.

Guard or Block.—The position of defense selected by the batter to place the point of his bat. Most batters request the umpire to stand upon the spot from which the bowler will deliver. If the batter holds his bat erect