Minor Offences Which Slow Down the Play No. 6 By JAB.
Now that the two annual tournaments, the Tyro Cup and the Army Cup, have been brought to a successful conclusion it may not be inappropriate to draw attention to some of the minor offences which cost in penalties a great deal more than they are worth if players would take the trouble to realize it. For instance, hitting a pony with- the stick-head calls for a free hit from where it took place; assistance on the ground during play, the same penalty; use of elbows in riding off; not being on time at commencement of new chukker; broken gear that does not cause danger, such as a broken curb-chain or stirrup leather, and, falling off a pony to pretend it does, all cost something against the side of the player trying to get away with something to which he is mot entitled or which the Rules prohibit.
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