the pale face, as to neglect all disposition and arrangement; bunching in knots at the goals in defence and attack, and bearing down in twos and threes upon the dodger, as in their old strategy in war—always having the most men at the point of attack. The pale face is not as persistent, because his wind is not as good; but there is always a vein of laziness, and a stupid immoveableness at some points that needs correction. Second strokes and counter checks are important; but you may do as much by following a dodger carrying the ball, as by changing your base to intercept him, as if you had a chance for a close check. Supposing you are placed as nearest field to cover point, the tactics of a dodger about to pass within a radius of at least forty feet of your position on an ordinary-sized Lacrosse field, will be guided by your anticipatory movements in flank- ing him. If you remain where you are, and he runs a clear course until he passes you, or if you are in the habit of giving up the battle after a slight struggle, he will rather prefer the little excitement of a deliberate dodge than the unchecked run. But if you move out energetically, you may check him if he attempts to dodge, or you may make his throw
