Points that differ from the modern Laws (use of "italics" is to highlight the differences only): (a) the wickets shall be pitched at "twenty three yards" distance from each other; (b) that "twelve" Gamesters shall play on each side; (c) the Batt Men for every one they count are to "touch the Umpire's Stick"; (d) no Player shall be deemed out by any Wicket put down, "unless with the Ball in Hand". In modern cricket: (a) the pitch is 22 yards long; (b) the teams are eleven-a-side; (c) runs were only completed if the batsman touched the umpire's stick (which was probably a bat) and this practice was eventually replaced by the batsman having to touch the ground behind the popping crease; (d) run outs no longer require the ball to be in hand.