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Rh Of any even number of players, half form a circle, while the other half stands inside the ring, facing outward. Those in the centre dodge the ball, which, while in play, is thrown by any of those forming the circle, with the intention of striking the centre ones out. Those put out take their places among those of the circle, and have an equal chance at those remaining in the centre. Only one is put out at a time. This is kept up until only one is left, who is titled King, after which the players exchange places, i. e., those who were in the centre now form the circle.

Note.—If the touch is preceded by a bound of the ball it does not count.

This game may be played indoors as well as outdoors, as many as ten to fifty participating. There must be a sufficiently large and even surface on which to form a circle, with room enough between the players for them to move about freely. Each player must have a stick or wand about three feet long. A basket ball is used. If played outdoors, each player except one makes a hole about four inches in diameter in front of the place he occupies in the circle in which to place one end of his stick. If played indoors, a chalk ring may be made to indicate a hole. A hole or chalk ring large enough to hold the ball must be made in the centre of the circle.

In beginning the game all players place one end of their stick into the centre hole under and around the ball. Upon counting one, two, three, all uplift the ball with their sticks and rush for a ring or hole in which to place one end of their stick.