A System of Physical Education, Theoretical and Practical (extract)

ECT. II.] THE LEAPING POLE. 199 TO LEAP HEIGHT. First Series. Exercise 2. CouRsE II. Position as in first exercise, a short dis- tance from the barrier, (in proportion to its height). 1. As in first exercise, advancing the butt of the pole to within a few feet of the barrier, (accord- ing to its height). 2. Spring from the feet and clear the barrier, passing by the left of the pole, the body in position as in first exercise when clearing the barrier (Fig. 3); after clearing the barrier, quit the grasp of the pole, throwing it back to the start- ing-point, and descend yielding, facing the barrier. This exercise to he repeated, advancing the left foot, the Fig. 3. I _ __,_. left band to the front, and passing by the right of the pole. Frih·st Series. Exercise 3. CouRsE III. TO LEAP DEPTH. Position as in first exercise, the toes at the edge of the platform or ditch. 1. Advance the pole and firmly plant the butt on the ground. 2. Press lightly from the feet, quit the platform or ground