What does "bully-off" mean?

A method of starting or restarting a game whereby two opposing players face off with the ball between them, clash sticks three times, and then attempt to be first to the ball.

What is a synonym for "bully-off"?

Common synonyms include: bully.

Bully-off

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A method of starting or restarting a game whereby two opposing players face off with the ball between them, clash sticks three times, and then attempt to be first to the ball.

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