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20 A PRIMER OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
body into the drive. The ball should be
kicked at about calf-high. The advan¬
tage of the side kick is said to be a greater
distance, the ability of the kicker to evade
blockers, and so be made nearer to the
rush line. The kicker should choose the
style best suited to him and practise it.
He should have constant practice for dis¬
tance and placing with and against the
wind.
"A Place Kick is made by kicking
the ball after it has been placed on the
ground." The success of this kick de¬
pends both upon the holder and the kicker.
The holder should have a cool head and
steady hand. He should lie flat on the
ground, although some men simply kneel,
and hold the ball by ends, in the direction
indicated by the kicker, but in such a way
as to be able to place the ball on the ground
for the kick without changing its direc¬
tion, as indicated in Fig. 12. Lie to the
right of the ball, place left hand under-