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 opposing forward who rushes down the ice, he should skate towards his defence, watching that man and gradually closing in upon him.

I am an advocate of legitimate body-checking, and consider that the most successful way of stopping a man who approaches alone, is by blocking him, obstructing his course in any way that does not violate section 8. It requires less effort and is less dangerous to block an opponent than to "body" him.

A forward player, nine times out of ten, or even oftener, will try to pass the cover-point by first feinting to the left, then dodging to the right. If this be remembered, the cover-point will not bother about that feint to the left, which is to his right, but will almost invariably expect to be passed on his left, or the forward’s right, and will act accordingly.

"He should be as careful to prevent a forward player, who is advancing towards him, from sliding the puck between his feet, a common and successful dodge, which, however, in its execution, requires a good deal of confidence on the part of the man who attempts it.

"The puck should be stopped, from a lift, by the hand, and in such a way that it will drop "dead" and not bound forward.

"In lifting the puck, attention should be given to direct it so that it shall not be sent to