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of these rules, in Dr. Matenith's own handwriting, is the following: "Piret
draft of basketball rules, posted in the gym that the boys might learn the
rules. Feb., 1892. James Naismith.” ‘The original rules have survived the
impact of the years remarkably well. For the sake of history, the original
rules are given herewith: |

1. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.

2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands,
never with the fist.

3. A player cannot run with the ball; the player must throw it from
the spot where he catches it, allowance being made for a man who catches the
ball when running at a good speed.

4. The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body
must not be used for holding it.

5. No shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking in any way
the person of an opposmiit is to be allowed. The first infringement of this
rule by any person shall count as a fouls the sueend shall disqualify him until
the next goal is made, or if there was evident intent +o injure the person, tie
the whole game; no substitute allowed.

* 6. A foul is striking the ball with the fist, violation of rules 5 and
4, and such as described in rule 5.

7. If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count for 4
goal for the opponents. (Consecutive means without the opponents sinclar i foul.)

8. A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted fromthe grounds
into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal to not touch
or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edge and the opponent moves the
basket, it shall count as a goal. |

9. When the ball goes out of bounds it shall be thrown into the field,
and played by the person first touching it. In case of a dispute, the umpire