snap-back kicking it or snapping it back, usually with his hand, but
sometimes with his foot, to the quarter-back of his own side, who has
taken a position just behind snap-back. Up to this time the men of
each team have kept their positions upon their own side, but as soon
as the ball is put in motion both sides may press forward and the
scrimmage begins.

When a snap-back is to be made they arrange themselves in this way:
Center holds the ball, behind him stands quarterback; more to the rear
is full-back, with left half-back and right half-back a little to the
front. Flanking these and slightly in advance are the two ends.

Each of these is ready to receive the ball, at a signal from quarter-
back.

On either side of center are two guards, and two tackles, and the
rival fives face each other.

When the ball is put in play there is a grand rush. The runner with
the ball is surrounded by friends who try to force their way through
the opposing line.

It is impossible in a general article to go into all the details of
this popular game. Many authors have tried to make the rules and the
methods plain, but they have not succeeded very well. The best way to
learn is from an old player or to watch old players at the game. The
points of the game are counted as follows:

Goal by touch-down 2
Touch-down without goal 4