Success in Athletics and how to obtain it

FIG. 6o.-Discus-THROWING (No. 4). A. E. Flaxman, L .A.C. The t hrower is just completing the turn prior to the" heave off." As the left foot touches thegrotu1d, the throwing a rm will sweep round, and the power will come from the right leg drive; as the discus leaves the hand the feet will be reversed. FIG. 6I.-Drscus-THROWING (No. 5). A. E. Flaxman, L.A.C. "THE HEAVE OFF." It will be noticed that the power is cmning frotn below up,vards; every muscle of the body and even the neck muscles arc straining for a good throw. The right knee is bent preparatory to being straightened out in the leg drive. I 56] The set of the body in this picture is particularly interesting. 'l'he throwing arm is down and well back to get the discus a'ivay from the hand at the proper elevation.