Fig. 10.
MOVEMENTS OF ATTACK AND DEFENSE.
These can be executed only with open ranks, the pupils being placed seven or eight feet apart. To so place them, the teacher will give the order—
Right (or Left) open Ranks—March!—The pupils face to the right or left, according to the order given, except the one at the extreme end of the line. The others march, the last of the file halting at every four or five steps from the one in the rear, until all are the same distance apart. They then face front. To close the rank, turn to the right or left and march toward the pupil standing at the end until halted by the one ahead. Then face front.
Attention—Guard!—At the command guard, half face to the right, carry back and place the right foot about twice its length to the rear and nearly the same distance to the right, the feet at little less than a right angle, the right toe pointing squarely to the right, both knees bent slightly, weight of the body held equally on both legs; at the same time throw the end of the stick to the front, at the height of the chin, grasping it lightly with both hands, the right just above the brush, the left a few inches higher; the right hand in line with the left hip and both arms held free from the body and without constraint. (Fig. 11.)
Being at the Guard—Advance!—Move the left foot quickly forward, twice its length; follow with the right foot the same distance.
Fig. 11.
Retire!—Move the right foot quickly to the rear, twice its length; follow with the left foot the same distance.