GOOD ADVICE.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1924, Page 2

GOOD ADVICE.

Intere-tiiig observations and advice by Air W. McKenzie (“Oil-side Able”) appearing in a Wellington paper:— Always keep the mouth closed when playing the game; breathe through the nice a- the pressure is not so much on the diaphragm. Therefore the player who follows this advice will In- more fit- -everything el-e being equal— at tln> end of the match than the unfortunate who doe- the op|sisite.

Always strive to take the hall on the full—i.e.. never wait for it to bounce. Nothing is so dangerous in defence. A every player relapses into clous, and what should have been an easy victory is often changed into defeat through a player being of two minds.

Never speculate, i.e. do not kick haphazard at a hall rolling towards you: field it with the hands, even if the liol>-nails of your opponents appear to he meteors. Dive for the leather, and let your watchword he: “Victory, or the Insurance Fund!" Forwards may speculate if none of their own team or any of their opponents are in dose proximity confronting them. Use both hands when passing a ball, and never raise mem above your head, except when passing from the ruck or line-out.