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time after first call, and loaf to their places.
They are not particular about catching
the first signal, since it must be given
again.
The signal should be called by the
quarter-back, as the play must be started
by him, and he is in a better position to
see the best opportunity for a next play;
and he can be easily heard from either
flank of the line. If captain should change
a play, he should not call the signal him¬
self, but tell his quarter the play he wants.
The signal should be called loud enough
to be heard by every man in the midst of
the din of battle. The quarter should
put as much earnestness and enthusiasm
in the calling of the signal as possible.
Snap it out, and let the merry war go on.
Where sequences are played without
vocal signal, the quarter should have some
sign for his back, although it is not abso¬
lutely necessary. Sequences should be
short. The place to play them is at the
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