How to, a book of tumbling, tricks, pyramids and games; . n-ing over in this way. As soon as you are sure of land-ing on your feet with a slight run,you should try to go higher and landstanding erect. In order to do this,do not raise the hands quite so high,~r^s7^: but as you jump, look up a little and167 shoot the hands upward, then swing them downward to grasp the legs(Figs. 166, 167). Give a sharppull inward, then let go, allowingthe arms to drop to the sides andstraighten the legs (Fig. 168.) In-crease your speed as you run. Thelooking upward motion is impor-tant, as it determines the dire
How to, a book of tumbling, tricks, pyramids and games; . n-ing over in this way. As soon as you are sure of land-ing on your feet with a slight run,you should try to go higher and landstanding erect. In order to do this,do not raise the hands quite so high,~r^s7^: but as you jump, look up a little and167 shoot the hands upward, then swing them downward to grasp the legs(Figs. 166, 167). Give a sharppull inward, then let go, allowingthe arms to drop to the sides andstraighten the legs (Fig. 168.) In-crease your speed as you run. Thelooking upward motion is impor-tant, as it determines the directionof your jump, as well as the height. If you lookupward, but some distance in front, you will covermore ground than if your gaze were directed up-ward, but at a point nearer to you. You are apt toturn too far and land on your face if you taketoo much of a run and catch the legs low. Becontent to master the preliminary parts before youtry to do a high somersault. Raise one leg backward. Have another boystand by your side and place one hand under your. HOW TO 105 knee nearest him and his other hand under yourinstep. You are to do a standing front somersault,and he is to assist by lifting hard and giving you aforward turn by pushing upward on your ankle andknee. Another way is for your assistant to standdirectly behind you. You raise one foot. He takeshold of the ankle with both hands, lifts and turnsas before. You may turn from the shoulders or back ofanother, or from any height, after you becomeexpert. Kick Back, Pacing East \ and West—(). A lies\ on his back and raises his feet/ above his face. B standsastride As head, and sits onhis feet. They take hold ofhands, both having the armsstraight. B leans back. Abends his arms and knees alittle, then kicks B with all his force and gives apush with his hands as Bs hips leave his is attended with considerable risk, and shouldnot be attempted unless someone has hold of Bsehoulder to keep him from dropping on his
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