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106 A PRIMER OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
ing of the ball ought to be necessary.
The quarter here is freer and more natu¬
ral in his movements ; while in the other
considerable skill is necessary, and a great
deal of attention must be given to tech¬
nique.
A quarter should remember, first, to
make his pass accurate and sure; second,
to follow it up. The rules forbid the
quarter ordinarily from running with the
ball, so he should never allow his half to
hesitate or wait for the ball. A pass to a
half-back for run around the end should
be a toss, and the quarter should keep
right up with the back, to interfere for
him. On a run through guard and
tackle, the ball should be given to the
back by a short toss. The quarter should
follow up behind to shove. When a play is
sent through the centre,the quarter should
hand the ball to the back, place it just
where he wants it, then, putting his hands
on the back's hips, shove him through.