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SPALDING'S ATIILETIC LIBRARY. 15
130
feet he need not work so hard, but the great secret at first
is
to
Throw,
T
HROW,
THROW
.
An idea gained ground some years ago that to be a successful
hammer thrower a man had to be specially prepared like a prize
fighter or six-day pedestrian. Such an idea is erroneous. Let a
man eat plenty of wholesome food, but avoid stogy stuffs, such
as puddings, pastry and any food which will cause unnecessary
strain on the digestive organs. A rubdown after a hard practice
will keep the muscles limber and prevent soreness. This, added
to his work with the hammer, a little attention to his general
health and sleep, will form the entire routine of preparation for
a hammer thrower.
A few points to be remembered:
Stand well up on the toes when throwing.
Make the turns as fast as possible, but be sure that the second
is faster than the first.
Keep the mind centred on the effort.
Always be determined.
130
feet he need not work so hard, but the great secret at first
is
to
Throw,
T
HROW,
THROW
.
An idea gained ground some years ago that to be a successful
hammer thrower a man had to be specially prepared like a prize
fighter or six-day pedestrian. Such an idea is erroneous. Let a
man eat plenty of wholesome food, but avoid stogy stuffs, such
as puddings, pastry and any food which will cause unnecessary
strain on the digestive organs. A rubdown after a hard practice
will keep the muscles limber and prevent soreness. This, added
to his work with the hammer, a little attention to his general
health and sleep, will form the entire routine of preparation for
a hammer thrower.
A few points to be remembered:
Stand well up on the toes when throwing.
Make the turns as fast as possible, but be sure that the second
is faster than the first.
Keep the mind centred on the effort.
Always be determined.
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| Sports publications > How to become a weight thrower > (27) |
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| Permanent URL | https://digital.nls.uk/229854254 |
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| Shelfmark | 1914.25 |
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| Description | More than 230 sports publications from the National Library of Scotland's collections. Featured sports include football, rugby, golf, shinty, athletics, bowls, cricket and hockey. Among the material from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are match programmes, club histories, and handbooks. From the late 20th century are promotional materials to encourage greater diversity in sport. Most items cover sports activities in Scotland. There are also publications relating to the Olympics and international matches. |
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