The gymnastic free exercises of P.H. Ling : a systemized course of gymnastics without apparatus, for the developing and strengthening of the body and improvement of the figure : adapted to the use of medical men, teachers, military men, and parents / arranged by H. Rothstein ; translated, with additions, by M. Roth.

  • Rothstein, H. (Hugo), 1810-1865.
Date:
1853
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    LEAP EXEBCTSES. 45- with an energetic spring to the right (left). In the second motion, the right (left) leg, which was in the stride position, is placed on the ground, while in the third motion the left (right) leg is brought quickly to the right (left) leg. This leap is repeated several times to the right at the order leap and then re- peatedly to the left. (4.) Pace-leap eboh the spot : leap ! In this leap the first motion consists of a quick forwards flinging of one leg while the body springs into the air by the action of the other foot and leg, and the second motion, which of course is not sepa- rated from the first by a special pause, consists of the simultaneous setting down of both feet while the knee flexion is made; the third motion is the stretch- ing of the feet and knee joints, by which the rais- ing of the body into the fundamental position is effected. These four leap-exercises are done with hips fixed, in order to prevent the twisting of the body, which would be caused by the arms swinging loosely. Here, as in all leaps, it is strictly to be observed, that the down-leap (that is, the setting down of the feet after the leap) should be done with the anterior part of the foot, the ball and toes, and never with the heels. § 32. The leap with a run in combination with the stride and pace leap, is practised at the word— (1.) Stbide-leap ebom the spot with theee paces bun, bight (left) eoot eoeemost : leap ! At the word one ! the foot named is placed briskly in front, and the upper part of the body inclined forwards. At the word two ! the other foot is