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EXAMPLES OF FIELD RULES.
EXAMPLE 1.
Field Rule 16 (g).—Ball in possession of line follower.
B, on the ball, hits to X, and swings around in a semi-circle.
A, on a good polo pony, is following the line of the ball.
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At A' B' a collision is imminent.
Although B hit the ball last, he loses possession, because A has
ridden on a line closer and more nearly parallel to the line on
which the ball has been travelling.
A is entitled to possession of the ball, and must be given way to.
EXAMPLE II.
Field Rule 16 (a).—Crossing.
Field Rule 16 (b) and (c).—Possession of ball.
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A hits the ball in from behind to X.
B rides to meet it, and C to take it on.
A collision is imminent between B and C at. X.