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neath it, and two fingers of right on top,
care being taken to keep the other fingers
out of the way. The kicker will direct
placing of ball by " snapper in " or " out,"
as wanted, "head in" or "out," accord¬
ing to angle desired. When ready, the
kicker should direct holder to put it down,
take one step forward with left foot, and
boot it with right, if he kicks with the
right foot. Some kickers take two or
three short steps on the run. This seems
unnecessary. Some kickers prefer the ball
perfectly vertical to the earth. Others
cant it to or from them. The rise of the
ball or angle will be determined by the
spot upon the ball where kicked, and also
by the way in which it is held. The kicker
should have the same man to hold the ball
for him all the time, if possible. In a
place kick, without a holder, the kicker
should set the ball just as desired.
"A Drop Kick is made by letting the
ball fall from the hands, and kicking it at