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

SECT. II.] THE LEAPING POLE. 201 This exercise to be repeated, advancing the left foot, pass- ing by the right of the pole, the left hand to the front. TO LEAP HEIGHT. Second Series. Position as in fourth exercise. Exercise 5. CouRsE III. 1. As in fourth exercise to the spring ; clear the barrier as in first exercise, quit the grasp of the pole at the commencement of the descent, letting it fall to the rear without touching the barrier, and descend yielding, facing the barrier. This exercise to be repeated, advancing the left foot, the left hand to the front, and passing by the right of the pole.