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Rh quickly to the left face, and aim at arm’s length at the nearest part of the dodger’s crosse, making a leap at the same instant to intercept him and get to close quarters. If he has a short grip, you may, perhaps, hit his stick from the rear. The difference in this check from the preceding is, that the dodger’s crosse is further away from your instant reach, requiring more agility of body to get into good position to meet him. The upward check is often here available to advantage.

3. When the dodger turns on a pivot.—Strike the dodger’s crosse above the collar, as high as possible. If his grasp is short, you may sometimes strike the handle without hurting him, and quicker than you could hit higher. Check the moment he revolves, either with one or both hands on your stick, and beware of hitting your opponent on the head. If you miss a strike during the revolution, follow close and check upwards as he is bringing his crosse down to the carry.

4. Short-stop and turn dodge.—However well you can manœuvre your crosse, your skill will be of no avail to meet this dodge, without an unusually strong and supple pair of legs, and an elasticity