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But though the ball is on the leg side, it is quite possible for the batsman to hit it on the on side, and send it straight to short-slip’s hands, if he only could have been in his proper place.

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But though the ball is on the leg side, it is quite possible for the batsman to hit it on the off side, and send it straight to short-slip’s hands, if he only could have been in his proper place.