I believe CWBrazell is correct with ball over the house being "ante-over" (coming over!). As I remember, Red Rover, 2 lines of kids face each other at a distance of about 40 yards. In each line, players clasp hands, sometimes wrists. Someone calls to the other line "Red Rover, Red Rover, send (name) over!" The one named releases hands and runs toward the other line, hard as he can go. At about 10 yards, he usually takes an angle for surprise, or picking what he feels is the weakest link. If he can break through the line, he can select a person from that line to return with him to his own. If he doesn't break through, he must join that line. Longest line wins. Max in Raleigh, NC