Stool Ball Rouses Rural Enthusiasm

The video tutorial introduces the ancient game of stool-ball, explaining its origins, gameplay, and equipment. It highlights how the game was played with a stick and a knife for cutting notches, which were the precursors to cricket runs. The tutorial also discusses the historical context of stool-ball and its influence on the development of cricket.

What was the original number of players in the game of stool-ball?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

In the early days of stool-ball, what was used as a bat?

• A leather paddle

• A metal rod

• The hand

• A wooden stick

What tool was used alongside the stick in stool-ball for making notches?

• A hammer

• A saw

• A knife

• A chisel

How many years ago was the stick and knife used in stool-ball?

• 100-200 years ago

• 200-300 years ago

• 300-400 years ago

• 400-500 years ago

What modern sport's scoring system is linked to the notches used in stool-ball?

• Cricket

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Baseball