In windy conditions the human kicking tee is still occasionally used. Image caption, By the 1960s the kicker placed the ball on a lump of soil dug from the pitch with the heel of the boot.

If the ball hits the posts, and bounces out, play does not continue. The kicker may tee up the ball on sand, sawdust or an approved "tee" - or directly on the ground. And a team-mate (placer) is ...