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Skipper

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Definition:

The one designated leader of the team. The captain generally wears a black armband, takes part in the coin toss at the beginning of a match to decide which end his team will be playing towards, and is the voice of the team in when dealing with the referee, such as when the conduct of his team-mates is deemed inappropriate.

Also Known As: Skipper

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