Racquets, tennis, and squash . ^. Fig. 7.—A Waiting Position. (See page 64.) CH. Ill] EXERCISES 21 simpler kind. To these should again be added theArrested Movements. 9. A useful zvrist-exercise has been suggested in TheGame of Squash. A Photograph of the exercise isgiven here (III, IV, and V). This, with the othermovements, should be fast and full in both directions, from III to V, and from V to III, though the fastand partial movements ( from III to IV and back,and from IV to V and back) should not be neglected. For the special Racquet-stroke which Latham uses, Imust refer to a later
Racquets, tennis, and squash . ^. Fig. 7.—A Waiting Position. (See page 64.) CH. Ill] EXERCISES 21 simpler kind. To these should again be added theArrested Movements. 9. A useful zvrist-exercise has been suggested in TheGame of Squash. A Photograph of the exercise isgiven here (III, IV, and V). This, with the othermovements, should be fast and full in both directions, from III to V, and from V to III, though the fastand partial movements ( from III to IV and back,and from IV to V and back) should not be neglected. For the special Racquet-stroke which Latham uses, Imust refer to a later Chapter. 10. A thumb-movement is represented in IllustrationsVia and VI/3. It is also useful for Lawn Tennis Backhand strokes(as Burke and Mr. R. F. Doherty do them), as well asfor Ping-Pong. All the exercises—except the neck-exercise—shouldbe done with a snap, but not to excess at first; theincrease should be gradual. While one is practising, one should have good air,good light, and little or no clothing. The other muscle
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