Success in Athletics and how to obtain it

FIG. ss.-Drscus-THROWING (No. 3 B). A. E. Flaxman, L.A.C. First half of turn taken from side of circle. The direction of the flight of the discus will be towards the right of the photograph. Th e throwing arm is well behind the shoulder, and the left hand is helping to control the balance, which will also be noticed in Fig. 59· FIG. sg.-Drscus-THROWING (No. 3 c). A. E. Flaxman, L .A.C. First half of turn taken from judge's side of circle. The direction of flight of discus will be towards the left of the photograph. The position of arms is of importance; the abdomiual muscles are brought into prominence, and the turning strain upon the left leg is clearly seen. I 54]