Track Athletics in Detail (extract)

94 TRACK ATHLETICS IN DETAIL case was at 9 feet. He has turned half around, and by the time he has nearly reached this height he is still farther around. (Illustration No/ 5.) 1his picture shows the beginning of the working of the aims and of that twist which is so neces­ sary to carry the body over at great heights. The working of the arms begins just before this twist is made, and consists of pulling with the right arm and pushing with the left. This lifts the body, and the twist carries it over, together with a strong push against the pole at the last moment, when the athlete feels his upward motion is changing to a fall. After the pole has been let go, all is plain sail-