The syllabus of physical exercises for schools 1909.
- Great Britain. Ministry of Education
- Date:
- 1911
Licence: In copyright
Credit: The syllabus of physical exercises for schools 1909. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![(ii) Feet Astride Placing. {Feet Astride Position.) Tlie left foot is placed one foot's length to the left of the middle line, and the right foot is then moved an equal distance to the right. The weight of the body must be equally divided between the two feet, and the knees must be straight. The second step, with the right foot, may be slightly marked. {See Fig. 12.) The return movement also begins with the left foot. Commands : , Feet astride—place. [ Feet together—place. \ I / [Common faults : altering angle of feet. Swaying the body sideways in taking Lifting feet too high or stamping. Moving them unequal distances and the position.] Fig. 12. (iii) Foot Placing Sideways. {Foot Sideways Place Position.) The foot is moved about two foot- lengths to the side, being kept parallel with its original position. I'he wei^Iit of the body should rest equally on both feet and the knees should be kept straight. The ultimate position is identical witli the Feet astride position. (See Fif^s. Fig. 14. Fig. 13. 13 and 14.) Commands : Left (or right) foot sideways—p/acc. Ivfcover—/)/(7ce. (Recover.)](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b21291056_0043.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
