A step made indirectly is no point either for the playing ball or the other, though the latter is advanced on its round.
8. The bridges must be run from the front—that is, from the side towards the starting stake for the first half-round, and from the other side for the second half-round.
9. A bridge is not run unless the ball pass completely through it.
To decide this in a doubtful case, place the mallet handle against the piers in front; if any part of the ball project beyond the plane of the bridge it will become evident. The ball is then said to rest under the arch of the bridge.
10. A ball resting under the arch of a bridge and having come from the front makes no point, but is in position to run the bridge.
The run may now be completed by concussion, or, if the ball remain till next tour, by a blow of the mallet.
11. A ball resting under the arch of a bridge, and having come from the reverse side, is not in position to run it.
To decide a doubtful case, place the mallet handle against the piers on the reverse side.
Case.—A ball was in position under the arch of a bridge but is driven back, and afterwards gains the same position from the reverse side. Is it in position, since it once reached that point from the front? No. The run of the bridge must be continuous, though not necessarily at one blow.
12. If a ball pass completely through a bridge and rebound or roll back, the run remains good.