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trick plays, and that is to keep your eyes
on the ball. It does not matter which
way the men run; watch the ball, and
follow that.
(d) Defence to Different Parts of the
Field. — In general, the defence to all
parts of the field should be equally strong;
but there are parts where the offensive
eleven redoubles its efforts, and to suc¬
cessfully oppose these the defensive team
must do the same.
When a team is within its own twenty-
yard line on the defensive, the full-back,
instead of standing back near the goal,
should come up to within four or five yards
of the line, as he can be of infinitely more
service there in reinforcing the line. The
object should be more than ever to pre¬
vent the opposing runners from passing
the line. Once pass the line with a touch¬
down looming up to view and the short
distance to cover, the chance for stopping
him is very slim. If the other side kicks,