exercise starts from the position of "Attention," which is thus
described in the army manual:

Heels on the same line and as near each other as the conformation of the
man permits.

Feet turned out equally and forming with each other an angle of about
sixty degrees.

Knees straight without stiffness.

[Illustration: FIG. 1.--HANDS

The description of this exercise is the same as that given for the
military command of "Attention," and the following points should be
carefully noted:

It is not difficult to acquire a certain amount of accuracy in this
position, but one of the easiest ways of getting men to assume it
properly is to tell them to push their necks back. This seems more
effective than to speak of holding the chin in with the head erect, or
anything of that kind. If a man stands naturally and then forces the
back of his neck back against his collar, he comes into very nearly the
desired position of "Attention" so far as his head and neck are
concerned.

The shoulders should be rolled a little downward and back, for that is
the sensation which comes when one speaks of the shoulders being square.
The chest should be arched and the abdomen drawn in somewhat. The effect
is that of a man standing erect and feeling himself a little taller than
usual.]

Body erect on hips, inclined a little forward; shoulders square and
falling equally.

Arms and hands hanging naturally, backs of the hands outward; thumbs
along the seams of the trousers; elbows near the body.

Head erect and straight to the front, chin slightly drawn in without
constraint, eyes straight to the front. (See Fig. 1.)

Each movement, with the exception of the "Speed Test" (a catch exercise
with which any man may test his rapidity of action and co-ordination),
should be executed in a slow and measured manner. These exercises do not
depend upon snap for their effect, but upon the steady, deliberate, but
not extreme stretching of the muscles. Any tendency toward hurried,
careless execution should be avoided in favor of uniformity of movement.

GROUP I

Hands: This is the same position as "Attention." (See Fig. 1.)

[Illustration: FIG. 2.--HIPS

The position called "Hips" is that of "Attention" with the hands placed
on the hips, the fingers forward and the thumbs back, at the same time
keeping the shoulders and elbows well back.]

Especial care should be taken to see that whenever, throughout the
exercises, this position is taken--as at