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 Rh captain, the men run to their positions; and when all are in place, the ball is started.

The manner of posting the men at the beginning of a game can have, and needs no absolute rule, as everything depends upon the strength or weakness of the respective sides, the size of the ground, and a variety of seen and unforeseen circumstances. The following diagram illustrates the arrangement generally in favor with the Montreal Club:—

It will be seen that there are seven in favor of the attack, and only five for defence, in anticipation of the ball being taken by the Montreal centre and