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114 throw over the left shoulder, bending the body forward as the throw is completed.

Facing Goal.—This is an extension of the one-hand throw, and is sometimes more effective, as the act of changing the grasp puzzles the eye of the keeper; and this is one of the great principles of success in getting balls in. The crosse is grasped by the right hand, as in carrying, and, when within a few feet of the goal-keeper, the left hand grasps about the collar, as the crosse is drawn back to begin the throw. The ball should start from or below the centre surface of the netting; and it will be found that the addition of the left hand greatly helps to increase the strength of pitch, if used as a sort of lever. This manner of throwing has the advantage of concluding with leaving both hands on the crosse, ready for stopping, tipping, or any close play which might be necessary, should the goal-keeper block or cut the ball back. It may often be used to very great advantage to pass a checker on the field, as seen in ; and may be varied from low to high throws, and to the front or either side.