Model course of physical training for use in the upper departments of public elementary schools, 1902.

Date:
1902
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: Model course of physical training for use in the upper departments of public elementary schools, 1902. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    3. When it is intended to move forward in the new direction after forming, the words At the Halt will be omitted, and the scholars will mark time when formed, and the word Forward will follow. i i 4. On the March.—On the word Form, the right-hand scholar will turn in the required direction, and mark time, while the remainder will make a partial turn, and move the shortest line to their places on the new alignment. As each scholar arrives in his ]jlace he will mark time and take up his dressing independently. As soon as the squad is formed, the command Forward or Halt will be given. If the squad is in two ranks it will form according to the instructions given above, but the rank in the rear will not turn on the word Form, but will conform to the movement of the rank in front. (xxi.)—A Squad in File Marching and Changing Direction. {Plate 5.) 1. A Single Rank Marching as in File. .. 'l 1. From the Halt.—Scholars, when standing as in file, must be instructed to cover Right Lej ) other exactly. The head of the scholar immediately in front of each scholar, L urn. j jjg jg correctly covered, will conceal the heads of all the others before him. ( On the word March, the whole will step off together, and will continue to step a full pace, without increasing or diminishing the distance between each other. No looking down, nor leaning back is to be allowed. The leader is to be directed to march straight forward on some distant object, the remainder covering correctly during the march. On the words Halt, Left (or Right) Turn, the scholars will halt, and turn in the required direction. If the marching has been projjerly performed, their dressing will be found correct. ^ ( 2. On the March.—On the word Turn, the scholars will turn to the right, . ™ /On the word Right (or Left) Turn, the scholar will turn in the required direction, j urn. move on steadily in line. Quick—March. Squad—Halt, Left (or Right) —Turn.