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 and height, sometimes higher and sometimes lower, sometimes faster, sometimes slower, deceives the batsman. These are all little things, but though appearing trivial may amount to a great deal. But in all that has been said, I have never stated what is the most dangerous ball for a batsman, except the one that gets him out. It is the ball that catches him in two minds, so that he does not know whether to play forward or backward, but plays half-way; that's the ball, if you can do it. How? By putting the ball exactly in the right place according to your man's play.

From these hints and observations you must not expect, to reap the advantage in a week or a fortnight. Some may profit perhaps in years, some never, for—

In placing the Field the men should be laid out according to the hitting; all batters have favourite hits. When in the Field you should be particular in watching the movements of the batsman; you should not take your eye off him when in the act of playing, but always expect to have the ball played to you. That will cause you to be on your legs; and, though the ball should be played on the opposite side to where you are, you will get a good start at it, and actually be on your way almost before the batter has played the ball. In returning the ball, you should be sure and try to throw it in breast high. I think the system of making the ball bound before it comes to the wicket is bad. It may shoot, or be turned out of its course, in either case the chance is gone; therefore it is better to throw straight at the man. In nine cases out of ten, it is bad to shy at the wicket. There is the uncertainty of hitting it; and very likely the field will not be prepared by backing up; and so you will cause one of those annoying