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 Rh The Goal-keeper, while defending goal within the goal-crease, may pat away with his hand, or block the ball in any manner with his crosse or body.

Should the ball lodge in any place inaccessible to the crosse, it may he taken out with the hand; and the party picking it up must "face" with his nearest opponent.

Balls thrown out of bounds must be "faced" for at the nearest spot within the bounds, and all the players shall remain in their places until the ball is faced. The Referee shall see that this is properly done, and when both sides are ready shall call play. The "bounds" must he distinctly settled by the Captains before the commencement of the match.

No player shall throw his crosse at a player or at the ball under any circumstances.

Should the ball be accidentally put through a goal by one of the players defending it, it is game for the side attacking that goal. Should it be put through a goal by any one not actually a player, it shall not count.

Should the ball catch in the netting, the crosse must immediately be struck on the ground to dislodge it.