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 Rh is allowed more latitude of range; he is supposed to be one of those ubiquitous few, who wander around, a terror to dodgers everywhere, and a puzzle to opposing checks. Good wind, good running capabilities, and a thoroughness in every part of the game, make him a valuable acquisition to a "twelve."

Home—Should stand within eight or ten feet of the opposing goal, but must regulate his position according to the face of the game. He should always be the last of the fielding links towards the opponent's goal; should stand, as a rule, to one side, at right-angles with the right of the goal-keeper, so as to successsweep [sic] the ball in sideways. The goal-crease has prohibited him standing within six feet of the goal-keeper until the bath has passeball has passed [sic] Cover-point, and a courteous home should never entrench upon this rule. He should always be ready to move near to the goal-crease when the ball is thrown towards it, and may make across to either side, as the game is going. He should not squat immediately in front of the crease, nor yet go out too far. When the ball is thrown to him or the flags, either in the air, or along the ground, he should close in,