Success in Athletics and how to obtain it

2o8 SUCCESS IN ATHLETICS The hammer-thrower must see that the handles (the total length of the hammer is controlled by rule) are of suitable lengths and properly separated to suit his hand-hold, and that the head revolves easily on the shaft ; this shaft should be not less than i in. in diameter. No. 36 piano wire, which is l-J-Ju in diameter, is the best. If the hammer-head is of lead, it should from time to time be weighed to see that it has not lost-weight.