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166 A PRIMER OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
runner's getting outside of the end is very
remote.
The rush-line half must use a great deal
of judgment about his playing. It is dif¬
ficult to lay down any hard and fast rule.
The quarter-back hovers around behind
the centre-rush, and will help him in look¬
ing after the centre holes, at the same time
keeping a sharp lookout upon guard and
tackle holes. He plays more of a safety
game. At the same time, if he sees a good
opportunity to go through he should do
so. The quarter, however, should never
undertake to play between guard and cen¬
tre. How much of a free lance the quar¬
ter may be will depend largely upon the
strength of the centre. The full-back
stands the usual distance, and should ad¬
vance towards the rush line with every
play. The position of the players after
getting through should be something like
the dotted men in Diagram 17.
To secure this position, the men in the