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Title: Athletic training for school boys
Year: 1910 (1910s)
Authors: Orton, George W., b. 1873, ed
Subjects: Athletics
Publisher: New York, American Sports Pub. Co
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation

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the vaulter tries for speed up to the verylast stride, he will not be able to use his best efforts in leavingthe ground. One more matter will have to be learned by the vaulter. Hemust know the best height at which to grasp his pole when try-ing for various heights of the bar. This depends very much onthe individual and no set rule can be laid down. Each vaultermust experiment until he knows what height suits him best. In training for the vault, the athlete should practice five times aweek, though he should not attempt to do his best more than threetimes a week. On the other days he should devote his attentionto attaining good form. The importance of being strong in thearms, shoulders and back can readily be seen, as this event bringsthese parts of the body directly into play. The vaulter shouldalso do a little easy quarter-mile jogging to strengthen his legs,while he should also practice sprinting frequently. The readeris requested to carefully follow the illustrations for this event.
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THE HAMMER THROW.FIG. 4—Hare of Pennsylvania. In this picture the hammer is going fast enough, so that the first turn may be made.FIG. 5—Shevlin of Yale. lUustratin.e the finish of the three turns.FIG. 6—Caught in the act. The athletf has stepped out of the circle and his throw will not count. Spaldings Athletic Library. 87

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