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107 starts by throwing easily to No. 2, and the ball goes round the ring, every man trying to throw into the crosse of the number succeeding him. After a little of this practice No. 1 throws a curved ball over the head of No. 2 to No. 3; No. 3 throws to No. 5; No. 5 to No. 7; No. 7 to No. 2, and so on. The ring is then gradually enlarged, and the practices varied by different throws and positions. The men may all face to the right, and practice throwing over head to each other. At first the players may look before they throw, but they should practice throwing without seeing their man. All the varieties of throws may be learned in the ring, as well as every method of catching. Several such circles should be formed when the muster is large; and it will be found one of the very best practices for a few men when the muster is too small for a game. At any time it is infinitely of more use, than the common habit of players standing at each end of the field, and making long, high throws. In the ring you not only learn to throw and catch, but you learn to do both instantly. The arrangement of the circle may be varied in many ways. For "setting up" drill nothing can be better.