✨ Physical Drill Instructions
APRIL 20.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1079
“Slow march” (75 paces to the minute, 25 in. to 30 in.); “Quick march” (128 paces to the minute, 25 in. to 30 in.); “Double march,” or “Double” (180 paces to the minute, 28 in. to 32 in.); “Mark time”; “Forward”; “Halt”; “Right close”; “Left close” (one-two, one-two, &c., paces of 12 in.); “Dismiss.”
Saluting to the front, and to the left or right, should also be taught. “Fall in” (in single rank). “Number.” “Open ranks.” “Even numbers one pace to the rear—March.” “Right close—Quick march” (covering front-rank numbers. If there be plenty of room it will be better for the ranks not to close up). “Front rank—Number.” “Rear rank—Number.” “Front rank, three paces to front—March.” “Right turn—Odd numbers of both ranks one pace to the left; even numbers one pace to the right—March.” “Half-left turn.” “Close ranks” (all turn to the front; odd numbers of front rank stand fast; others step up to original formation).
Or, if clubs are used, the classes may be arranged for physical exercises according to the following plan, which is based on the method in the “Imperial Handbook of Infantry Training.” Form up in two ranks, girls in the rear rank. “Number” (rear rank take number of file covered.) “Full interval from the left—Right close—Quick march” (No. 1 on left in both ranks stands fast; others move with side step, one-two, one-two, &c., to the right, extending left arm till it rests palm upwards on right shoulder of next file; rear rank moving so as to cover front files, but with hands to side). “Eyes front” (hands to side). “For physical drill—Prepare” (rear rank step back two paces). “March” (odd numbers in front rank, four paces to front; even numbers in rear rank, four paces to rear).
FREE EXERCISES.
[Most of these exercises may also be done with light dumb-bells, some with Indian clubs.]
| Muscles exercised. | Music. | Description. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Arms, shoulders, and front of chest | “Oh, dear! What can the Matter be?” (6–8 time), or “Keel Row” (in 2–4 time) | Position, same as “Attention.” (Except where the word “slowly” is inserted, all movements should be executed smartly). A. “One.” Extend arms forward horizontally, palms touching, thumbs uppermost, fingers and thumbs together, chin up. “Two.” Come to position. Repeat “One,” “Two,” &c., till tune is finished. “Change.” B. “One.” Extend the arms sideways, fingers and thumbs together, palms uppermost and on a line with the shoulders. “Two.” Position. Repeat as before till tune is finished. “Change.” C. “One.” Extend the arms straight upwards from the shoulders, fingers and thumbs together, fingers straight, palms inward but apart. “Two.” Position. Repeat as before. |
| 2. Arms, &c. | “The Campbells are comin’” (6–8 time) | A. “One.” Bend the arms, bring the clenched hands into line with shoulders, elbows well back, knuckles to rear, chin slightly raised. “Two.” Extend arms straight to front from shoulders, hands open, palms inwards but apart. Repeat until tune is finished. “Change.” B. “One.” As for Ex. 2A. “Two.” As for motion “One” in Ex. 1B. Repeat as before. “Change.” C. “One.” As for Ex. 2A. “Two.” As for motion “One” in Ex. 1C Repeat as before. |
| 3. Arms, shoulders, and front of chest | “Ring the Bell, Watchman” (common time), or “The Campbells are comin’,” (6–8 time) | “One.” As for “One” of Ex. 1A, but palms touching. “Two.” Raise hands over head, arms kept straight, palms together. “Three.” Lower arms to position of Ex. 1B “Four.” Position. |
NOTE.—Exercises 1 and 2 may also be done with the two arms alternately.
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