Instructions in gymnastics / by Arthur and Charles Nahl.

  • Nahl, Arthur.
Date:
1865
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Credit: Instructions in gymnastics / by Arthur and Charles Nahl. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    I ; | Construction of Pyramids. [The leader has first to divide the pupils according to their size and weight, then to designate which place they are to occupy, so that.at the command “ Fall In,” all the pupils required for the i pyramid will step forward, forming a half circle. The next command is “ First Story take Position.” The first story requires the tallest and heaviest men; every thing depending on the foundation. The pupils for the second story will then step behind the men on which they are to mount, and wait for their orders. At the command “ Second Story, Mount,” each one places his hands on the shoulders and his right foot on the haunch of his comrade of the first story, and then steps lightly and quickly on to his shoulders. The third and fourth stories mount in the same manner as those below. That the pupils for the fourth story should be of very light weight will readily be understood. Those forming the upper stories should wear strong leather belts. In descending, the same order of proceeding, and an implicit obedience to the commands of the leader, must be observed to prevent accidents.] Fig. 1. — “ The Conical Piyramid.” Supported by one ; a and b jump up and hook their feet together behind the neck of the man standing in the center; c and d mount simultaneously, as shown in plate, either from the ground or from a high table. The little boy for the top should be lifted up by another person. (Genick-Wage.) Fig. 2. — “Suspension Pyramid.” a and b stand on stools about two feet high, on each side of the man in the center; c goes up first, and then the one in the center puts his hands under a and b’s arms and steps forward, removing a and b from their supports and holding them suspended as shown. (Slemmhang-Pyramide.) [Pl. 46.] I