tions in Captain Ball, the differences
being in (1) the plan of laying out the ground, and
consequently the relative position of players; (2) the points
of play that score; and (3) the rules restricting the players.
While almost any rules of play or points of scoring may be used
on almost any plan of ground, certain methods of play seem to
have grown out of, and naturally to belong to, certain
diagrams. An umpire, referee, and scorer are desirable in any
form of the game, but _not absolutely necessary_ except for
match games.

Six distinct forms of Captain Ball are here presented, Captain
Ball I, II, III; Emperor Ball (IV); Progressive Captain Ball
(V) (a new form of the game originated by Miss Cora B. Clark of
New York); also a schoolroom adaptation, Schoolroom Captain
Ball (VI). Some forms which offer minor variations have been
omitted in favor of these, which form distinct types. The games
are grouped in this place to facilitate comparison.

For NEW YORK CAPTAIN BALL (rules of Girls' Branch, Public Schools
Athletic League), see _Appendix_.

CAPTAIN BALL--I

_14 players._

_Basket ball; volley ball._

[Illustration diagram: CAPTAIN BALL--I]

This is in some respects a simpler form of Captain Ball than those
that follow, as there are but three bases or homes on each side of the
field, and the captain is on one of these instead of in the center.
His position at the farthest point from the dividing line tends to
distribute the play equally among all of the players. The number of
players is smaller than in other forms of the game. The ball does not
score for completing the circle (or triangle) of players, as in other
forms of the game. Although very rapid, this form may be less
confusing for beginners than in larger formations where there are more
players.

GROUND.--On each side of the ground at corresponding distances from
the center three small circles are drawn for bases at the points of a
triangle. The circles should be from two to five feet each in
diameter, the more skillful the players the smaller the circle. The
distance between each two circles forming a triangle should be at
least fifteen feet, and the distance across the center of the field
between the two inner circles, from fifteen to twenty-five feet.

TEAMS.--The players are divided into two teams, each consisting of
three basemen, three base guards, and one f