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156 forward. The shock came,—general result, one ball, two crosses, Stewart and goal-keeper, all in a heap in the goal, and one flag pole down.

Stooping down in dodging—Is a good way to vary your defence, when an active checker tackles you at either side, or from the rear. Lower your crosse almost level with the ground, bend forward, and keep one leg ready to spring from. When checker tries to check from any of the above points, bend forward, and turn your back to him, covering your crosse as well as possible with your body. If you should trip, and the ball falls off your crosse, cover it with the flat check.

Feigning to throw.—When checker is close to you, make a feint to throw a swift straight ball, which he will probably shrink up to avoid. Instantly dart past him, carrying the ball with you, or throw- ing over his head. If you have any reputation for hard throwing, and make a proper feint, you will, in most cases, accomplish your object.

Inviting a check, and evasion.—You may tempt the checker to strike at your crosse in a certain way, which would give you a better chance to pass him before he could recover. If you premeditate