Our Young Folks, Volume 3John Townsend Trowbridge, Lucy Larcom, Gail Hamilton Ticknor and Fields, 1867 |
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Page 246
... strikers , they must be on the left - hand side of their ground to give a good two - handed stroke to the nun ; but it ... striker bends a little to deliver a hearty stroke , the muscles of the back and loins are much exercised . Hockey ...
... strikers , they must be on the left - hand side of their ground to give a good two - handed stroke to the nun ; but it ... striker bends a little to deliver a hearty stroke , the muscles of the back and loins are much exercised . Hockey ...
Page 305
... striker stands ; the first base , ninety feet to the right and front of the striker , as he might stand in front of the feeder , or pitcher ; the second base , ninety feet to the front and left , so as to bring it in a line with the ...
... striker stands ; the first base , ninety feet to the right and front of the striker , as he might stand in front of the feeder , or pitcher ; the second base , ninety feet to the front and left , so as to bring it in a line with the ...
Page 306
... Striker . 45 feet . Pitcher . Short Stop . • On Field . Third Base . Centre Field . - The striker being at his home base , the rules to be followed are simply these . The ball must be pitched , that is , the hand must be swung for- ward ...
... Striker . 45 feet . Pitcher . Short Stop . • On Field . Third Base . Centre Field . - The striker being at his home base , the rules to be followed are simply these . The ball must be pitched , that is , the hand must be swung for- ward ...
Page 307
... striker has missed two fair balls , the next fair ball is in play , whether he hit or miss it , so that , if it be caught , the striker is out , and if not caught by the catcher , the striker must make his first base just as though he ...
... striker has missed two fair balls , the next fair ball is in play , whether he hit or miss it , so that , if it be caught , the striker is out , and if not caught by the catcher , the striker must make his first base just as though he ...
Page 309
... striker's hand ( but not his wrist ) , it is a stroke , and a catch by the wicket- keeper , or any other of the field side , will put the player out . The fielders are disposed so as to catch or stop the ball when struck . The positions ...
... striker's hand ( but not his wrist ) , it is a stroke , and a catch by the wicket- keeper , or any other of the field side , will put the player out . The fielders are disposed so as to catch or stop the ball when struck . The positions ...
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