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236 We keep in the centre line of goal, and when we know just about where a ball will come, we mentally say “right” or “left,” “high” or “low,” as they are to be stopped, and accommodate our position accordingly.

Dodging into Goal.—If your defence aids let an opponent get between them and the goal, look out for a dodge. If your opponent charges at you headlong, stand about a foot from the centre of goal, at the “ready”; watch the ball on his crosse attentively, and if he throws make a quick hard cut or block, and bring your body square, to prevent him passing you, if you can. If you see he is attempting a fair dodge, and not bearing down upon you like a hussar upon a foot soldier, follow the same rules, minus the body check. Generally a dodger throws into goal under the line of your stomach. At the “ready,” you have your crosse in the best position of preparation for any low ball, or ordinary check.

If your opponent attempts the throw and strike described on, you may wait for the ball, if it is struck from beyond nine or ten feet, as the probabilities are that by running out you might