The Boys’ book of manly exercises, sports, and games. (1881)
New York : E.P. Dutton, 1881. · leaf 143
CRICKET. in the ball to the bowler. If he has simply to throw in the ball, he need only toss it to the bowler, or send it easily along the ground. He has no need to exert himself unnecessarily, for he will find plenty to do in the course of a long match. In stumping a batsman he need not knock the… … THE WICKET-KEEPER. as that only wastes the time of the umpire, and the players in setting them up again. It is quite sufficient if he tip off the bails, when the striker is out of his ground. He should invariably hold the ball in his hand while stumping, but he must be careful to keep out of his…
