A guide to the physical training of youth of both sexes.

  • Phillips, John.
Date:
1848
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    and forms the fourth time. In this exercise, each foot strikes twice. The first time is made by the right foot, which is raised and placed down again immediately. The second and third are made by the left foot, which strikes two quick blows against the ground, and places itself immediately. The right foot, which is quickly raised and placed down again, makes the fourth time. The same exercise, with five times, only differs from the first by the last stroke, and the rapidity of the movement. The three first times are performed as above described, but, at the fourth, the foot which gives the blow strikes twice consecutively, which makes the five times—one with the right, two with the left, and two again with the right. The exercise of seven times has this difference, that, after having executed the five first times, the two last are made by striking two alternate blows—the first with the left foot, and the other with the right. In order to perform this exer- cise with facility, it is necessary to bend a little on the articulations of the lower extremities of the side where the motion is given, and, at the same time, to make the movement of the feet with great ease and suppleness. From the description of these exercises, it is easy to perceive how much they contribute to develop the force, the suppleness, and the agility of the lower ex- tremities. The haunches, the knees, and the muscles of the thigh, which make the movement, are the parts which are most fatigued. The striking of the toe and the heel, as well as the momentary station of the other foot, are very advantageous in augmenting the force of the muscles of the calf, and increasing the supple-