Correct Answer:
C. By a bully
Under the old rules of field hockey, if the ball became lodged in the goalkeeper's pads, the game was restarted with a bully. A bully involved two opposing players tapping their sticks on the ground and then each other's sticks three times before attempting to hit the ball, ensuring a fair and neutral restart. This rule was designed to prevent unfair advantages and maintain the flow of the game. Options A and B are incorrect because the game must always be restarted after such an incident. Option D is too general and incorrect.