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118 answer to signals without looking. In many instances during the game, this over-head throw will be found useful, especially during close play, when persistently followed by a checker. The ball should start from the top or centre surface; but more accurate shots are made by the former.

Past Right Side.—Some fine shots to goal can be made past the side of the body which corresponds with the arm used to carry the crosse. The right side of the body half faces the point aimed at; the right hand grasps the butt, and the left above the collar. A parallel sweep is then given.

Over Right or Left Shoulder—This throw is often necessary, and is easily made accurate for throwing to any point. May be used for short and long shots, and is identical with the same throw practised in "The Ring."

It will be conceded, we think, by players who reflect at all upon the theory of Lacrosse, that the most of throws are more effectively delivered when the ball starts from certain parts of the netting. If