Manual of physical training.

Date:
1914
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: Manual of physical training. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The places will then be changed, and the exercise performed by the rear rank. For exercises performed with crossgrip grip all the men will be under the bar in single rank facing the right, each rear rank man behind his front rank man; and instead of changing places after the front rank has performed the exercise, the whole will be ordered to turn about. The word of command for the extension in this case will be. To the left, 2 files to each section, to single rank —Extend, followed by. Right—Turn. To close the ranks they will be turned to the front and closed as usual. , Class Arrangements at Wall Bars. 107. The class in two ranks in close order facing the wall bars. Front rank, back against bars—Ready The front rank, moving “ free,” will double the shortest way direct to the bars, and place themselves, one man at each ^ division, with their legs, back and head touching the bars, each man of the rear rank at the same time placing himself opposite and facing his front rank man, . and 5 paces from him. Should the word with assistance be given before the word Ready, each rear rank man will place himself close to his front rank man, and turned towards him, with his right side against the bars. Front rank, facing the bars (etc. as< required)—Ready As above described, except that the front rank will place themselves a short arm’s length from and facing the bars, or as ordered. Places—Change or Rear rank, same exer- cise—Ready, etc. The front and rear rank will change places, moving “ free,” and passing left arm S to left arm, as quickly as possible, and the rear rank will prepare for or perform the kexercise as ordered. Supporting Feet. 108. When low support is required— On the left Knee— Support The rear rank, or the “ Twos,” as the case may be, will kneel down on the left ^ knee, and grasp the feet of the front rank, or the Ones,” with both hands, keeping the arms and back straight. The position f may also be taken on the right knee.