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opponent. In order to time the ecntost, individuals usually raise the leg
three times rhythmically and the third time engage opponent's heol, attempting
+9 roll him over backwards. After each three bouts, change legs.

Boxing. (See any standard boxing guide for detailed descriptions.)

The fundamentals of boxing ere very valuable, especially the foot
work and thrusts. Competitive boxing should not be encouraged, except under
expert supervision end control. The following skills are of value and should
be practiced:

dt, On pasrds
Ze Footworks
Advanec and retreat
Side stepping
Sa SoPaises Fist or left.
4, Hooks
Right or left

Wrestline.- (Seo any standard wrestling guide for detailed descrip-
tion of wrestling holds.)

Wrestlinz is one of the most valuable forms of combative activity.
It is particularly valuable in the present emergency in teaching boys how to
secure bodily advantaze over en adversary quickly. In all forms of wrestling,
both during the training period end in matches, the emphasis should be upon
overcoming one's opponent instantly. Competitive wrestling should not be en-
couraged except under expert supervision. Some of the wrestling positions lend
themselves to hand to hand combat.

Sports and Games

 

Sports and gemes contribute to the development of endurance ana slxill
end are of va lue in developing the combative spirit and the will to win. In
order to derive the maximum benefits from the game progrom there must be more
particination by more people, isée, more games, longer poriods, and more. boys
in the games.

Objectives

1. To develop cooperation (subordination of the individual for the
" mood of the group).

2. To develov leadership and fellowship.

Se To develop acsgressiveness.

4, To develop initiative.

Activities

Group Games. Many group games can be made more vigorous and rugzed
to meet the objectives of this program.

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about in pairs. The boy standing behind wraps his arms around the waist of the
ene in front. One chaser and one runner are selected. The chaser attempts to
tag the runner. The runner may escape by clasping the waist of the rear boy of

1. Broncho Tag. (Developed from Three Deep). The players are scatberc