. Exercises on the side horse . w o i SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 69 Figure 10. Front Flyaway. At End of Back attempting the front flyaway one should wearthe hmgers, with an assistant holding the end of eachrope to prevent accident. When in the position ofFigure 10, release the grasp, double up the body, andendeavor to catch the ankles. This gives the requi-site turn to the body, making a forward somersaultin the air and bringing one on his feet. If the ropesholding the rings are of sufficient length, one caneventually work up to the hollow back style of per-forming the front flyaway.
. Exercises on the side horse . w o i SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 69 Figure 10. Front Flyaway. At End of Back attempting the front flyaway one should wearthe hmgers, with an assistant holding the end of eachrope to prevent accident. When in the position ofFigure 10, release the grasp, double up the body, andendeavor to catch the ankles. This gives the requi-site turn to the body, making a forward somersaultin the air and bringing one on his feet. If the ropesholding the rings are of sufficient length, one caneventually work up to the hollow back style of per-forming the front flyaway. AA End of Front front flyaway can also be performed at theend of the front swing, but requires a great deal ofcaution while learning it. In all the somersaults inthe air, have plenty of mats and assistance whilelearning to SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 71 Figure above Rings. The lever above rings, which is sometimes calledthe **planche above rings, is a development of thecircle into rest (Figure 4). To hold the lever easily,the rings should be parallel with the body. From the position of Figure 11, push up to ashoulder balance or hand balance, or lower body toFigure 12.
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