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122 either side; because, if it is unforeseen and sudden, as most all shots are to goal-keeper, it meets the part of his crosse (the lower angle) which offers the smallest surface for stopping, and, in attempting to block, his arms are cramped. When you get between point and goal-keeper, and have a chance to throw into the flags, prefer a straight throw on a line with the centre of the keeper's body.

Grounders are those thrown along the ground, and are mostly used at goal. May be any speed or distance, and though easier to stop than any others, they are always insinuating and puzzling, especially if thrown from a short distance. They are most effective at dusk, as they cannot be seen quickly when thrown swift.

Hoppers are those which strike the ground in front of goal from a curved throw or grounder, and hop or rise suddenly. All grounders are liable to this on uneven ground. The home men should examine the ground near goal, and if they see a furrow or ridge parallel or opposite, make use of it by throwing swift grounders which will strike them. The theory of hoppers is, that if started as grounders the goal-keeper prepares to receive them