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opportunity of indulging in a run by passing the c back,' or 

 turning quicker than he does, and so getting first to the ball. 

 He should, however, go in more for riding than hitting, and if 

 he plays his part properly will render invaluable aid to his side 

 and keep the field clear for his No. 2. He should be Argus- 

 eyed, and be able to watch the opposing ' back ' and the ball at 

 the same moment. His greatest difficulty, however, will be to 



With a lead of them all. 



keep ' on side,' particularly if the enemy's ' back ' is a veteran at 

 the game, and up to all sorts of dodges for putting him ' off 

 side.' Should No. i find himself ' off side,' he should be most 

 careful not to foul, for should he do so, the penalty might lose 

 his side the game. 



Lastly, we come to the umpires, men who not only occupy 

 a very necessary but a very responsible position in the game. 



