1A game traditionally played by North American Indians and considered to be the progenitor of modern lacrosse, played with sticks incorporating a net at one end, by means of which players attempt to drive a ball into the opposing team's goal (now rare).
2A modified, informal form of baseball, played especially by children on an improvised pitch.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of Indian ball in US English:
Indian ball
noun
1A game traditionally played by North American Indians and considered to be the progenitor of modern lacrosse, played with sticks incorporating a net at one end, by means of which players attempt to drive a ball into the opposing team's goal (now rare).
2A modified, informal form of baseball, played especially by children on an improvised pitch.