Clause history · American one-wall, small ball (YMCA side line)
Rule 13 Ball striking a player: how the wording changed
2 rulebooks state this rule, from June 1900 to 1913. The wording was reworded or changed 1 time.
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Rulebook by rulebook
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The wording
Each part of the rule is followed on its own, oldest rulebook first. Rulebooks of other codes that borrowed the wording appear in their place by date.
Rule 13, part 1 of 3
Begins: “If the ball, when served, strikes the server or…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
If the ball, when served, strikes the server or his partner, it retires the server.
- 1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 13, part 2 of 3
Begins: “If it strikes the receiver or receiver's partner, before…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
If it strikes the receiver or receiver's partner, before or after bouncing, it becomes non-playable and counts a point for the server.
- 1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 13, part 3 of 3
Begins: “If the ball in play strikes a player it…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
If the ball in play strikes a player it shall count against such player.
1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
Compared with Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules, June 1900.
If the ball in play strikes a
playerpartner it shall count against suchplayer.player; if it strikes an opponent is shall be a "hinder."12 words added, 2 removed.
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