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meters between them and the rest 5 should in turn jump over them. This activity

should be repeated with the rest five, too.
B. Exercise of Legs in Pair

In the activities of athletics, the students have to do much running, jumping and
throwing. To learn the skill of running and jumping, legs have to be well exercised.
The problems of sprain and cramps can occur if the skills of jumping and running
are learnt without exercising legs properly. Therefore, to exercise, the students
should sit in pairs as shown in the picture. With the call of start of the teacher, the
students should push each other with legs. After pushing for 30-35 seconds they

should rest for a while. Then, repeat the same activity. It should be practiced for
10-15 minutes in repetition.

Exercise

1. What is meant by athletics?

2. What is meant by baton?

3. What are the steps of long jump?

4. What are the major rules of relay race?

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