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 may enable him to surpass that man in general speed, by minimizing his work and by allowing him to husband his strength for the great efforts that occur at different stages of the game.

When a forward skates down the rink near the side, his easiest way of dodging an opponent is by caroming the puck against the boards, which act as a cushion, passing his man on the outside, and recovering the puck which bounces out to meet him. In this play the puck should invariably be lifted, because the dodge is expected, and if the puck slides along the ice to the side it may often be easily stopped.

When a forward, rushing down the ice, is well followed by another of his side, he should not try to dodge the cover point, but should draw out that man by inclining to the side, and pass the puck to his partner, taking care to then place himself in the best possible position to receive it back, if the latter cannot shoot.

A man should check his opponent’s stick heavily, as a gentle stroke, an easy check, has seldom any effect.