Modern Athletics 1868

90 MODERN ATHLETICS. balanced on the right leg and foot, which are placed close on the hindermost line, the left leg being rested slightly between the two scores. Meanwhile the weight should be grasped in the right hand, whicshhould again rest on the corresponding shoulder. The putter should then rise and fall on the balls of the feet, raising the weight at the same time till a sufficient impetus is ob­ tained. When this has been accomplished, one or two hops should be made towards the scratch line, the left leg being made a pivot at the end of them, and the missile delivered at the moment he right leg reaches the scratch line. Ihe great aritn this pastime consistsin making a quick jump whenthe weight leaves the hand, rathetrhan a heave; •butelevation is, nevertheless, a great object in successful "putting." Sheer strength of the shoulders, back, and loins is niore than ever requisite in this pastime. The longest distances accomplished by amateurs in throwing the hammer and putting the weight, will be found at page 120.