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(a) AN OUTLINE OF THE GAME . The game is played between two sides, each of two players. One player of each side plays throughout with one ball of the side and bis partner with the other.

(b) ASSISTANCE TO PARTNER . A player may advise his partner and assist in the playing of a stroke by indicating the direction in which the mallet is to be swung and by placing the balls for a croquet stroke. However, When the stroke is actually played, he must stand well clear of the striker or any spot which might assist the striker in gauging the strength or direction of the stroke.

(c) MODIFICATION OF TERMS . In these laws "partner's ball" is substituted for "partner ball" and, where appropriate, including Law 34 , the word "player" includes "side" and the word "striker" includes "the striker's partner .

(d) PLAYING A WRONG BALL . Laws 28(a) and (b)(2)(b) do not apply.

(e) PLAYING WHEN MISLED . If a side is entitled to a replay from the start of a turn under Law 35 , either player may play.