An implement would be selected and the master would tap it against his other hand a couple of times, grinning.
He’d then order us to bend over a metal shoe rack, which had an empty sports bag over the top (presumably to cushion it).
Then the punishment would be given.
He tended to favour the slipper.
As an adult, I’m very glad that the young are no longer subject to such abuses.
That said, I’m glad I got to experience them because they’ve provided me with a lot of memories to enjoy.
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