Instructions in All Kinds of Gymnastic Exercises (extract)

16 height, Over these two pegs a cord is placed, which is kept straight by means of two sand-bags, fastened to its extremities. The leap over the cord must be made from the same side of the stand as that on which the heads of the pegs are situated (see the figure),so that if the feet happen to meet the cord, they will cause it either to fall, or give way instantly. Weights are usually placed upon the feet of the posts, to prevent the latter from falling. The distance between the postsshouldbe from ten to fifteen feet. THE HIGH LEAP WITHOUT A RUN. Position of the Body. —The upper part of the body is inclined a little forward, but kept straight,particularly the back and neck; the legs and feet are perfectly closed; the knees are so much bent that the calves almost touch the thighs; and the arms are naturally thrown forwardwith force. This positionis clearly shewn in fig. 1, Plate II. In descend­ ing, the body shouldnot be at all bent back­ ward, but rather inclined forward. GYMNASTIC EXERCISES. The beginner places himself at two paces