RUGBY

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 194, 9 April 1932, Page 6

RUGBY

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SOME GOOD ADVICE

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Now that the football season i with us again, a few hints to youn; players will no doubt serve as a reminder for their season's play. Remember that your day's football starts at home, not on the playing field. By that, I mean that the good condition of your uniform it of great importance. A player. after having played ir a previous match on a sloppy field throws his wet boots down in r corner at home and allows them t( dry in that condition. The yesult ie an uncomfortable pair of feet when the next practice or match takes place. Treat you: football boots as you do your Sun day boots. Be punctual to time. Be, above all things, thoroughlj up-to-date with the rules of thc game. How many read a rule-book? Your football will hecome easy fo* you if you are up with the rules There will be nn absence of th hesitancy which is so commor. a,mong players. Be confident. though modest. Remember that physicahy you are th equal of the man opposed to you. Be a pal to your referee, not i nag. • '* Be always on the lookout for morc . work. When you have finished r movemert rem.omber you are stil one of tbp team. Do not conside* you have fin'shed. You are in thr game until full time is called. Be of good comradeship. Hel] ■ qne another. If the coast is clear go ' right ahead individually. If t storm is brewing, look to your supports. . Last, but not least, be a good sport If you know in yourself that you are not in the condition to last out f hard game, tell your selector so. Hr will, no doubt, have a substitute for you. Make sure you are fit for thc riext game.-