IV. Legs
(These exercises cannot be done in stiff shoes.)
1. From good standing position, roll feet outward, weight on outside of feet, toes curled in, counting “one,” return counting “two.”
2. Alternate foot stretch. Foot stretch is done by raising the heel, bending the knee, the toes and ball of foot remaining on floor. Count “one,” “two,” one count for each foot.
3. Alternate foot stretch, at same time bending the knee, of weight bearing leg, count as in ex. 2. Keep body straight, hips steady.
4. Double knee bend (bend both knees, raising heels, keeping back straight). The knees should bend straight forward over the feet. Count “one” on bend, “two” on return.
5. Alternate backward kick, bending at knee only, counting as in ex. 2.
6. Same as exercise 5 in double quick time. (This is running in place.)
7. Alternate front high knee bend, raising foot from floor. Count as in ex. 2. Keep body straight.