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 Rh as the speed it gets, makes it a more effective and dangerous shot.

It is well to remember that there are four varieties of balls, all of which are different in their effect, and that they are differently delivered, according as the shot is to a player of your side or to goal.

Straight Balls are those thrown within the height of the flag-poles, and which do not touch the ground en route. If swift and accurate, they are very effective at goal, and are absolutely indispensable on the field for short, quick throws. Thrown at the flags, goal-keeper's difficulty of stopping them is increased in ratio as the ball meets his centre, thus:— The latter is the most difficult ball to stop when it shoots within a foot of the goal-keeper's body, to
 * 1) Below the knee.
 * 2) The knee.
 * 3) The head, or above it.
 * 4) Chest.
 * 5) Stomach.