Make the same motion, standing on the left foot. Now standing on the
right foot, advance the left foot and, instead of bringing it to the
ground, swing it back and extend it at the same height to the rear,
still balancing on the other foot. Hold this position for a moment.
After some practice this movement can be executed by standing on one
foot and putting the other leg first forward and then back for several
times.

This exercise gives control over the muscles of the leg and balancing
powers, and increases the ability to adjust the muscles so as to
maintain the equilibrium.


Stride Position (Ready-Stride!)

This position calls for the separation of the feet sideways about a foot
and a half apart (Fig. 10). Now assume the "Arms Cross" attitude, and
then, turning the body at the hips, bring first the right hand down to
touch the floor, at the same time bending the right knee and keeping the
left knee straight. Come back to the regular position again.

[Illustration: FIG. 10.--STRIDE, FIRST POSITION]

Now bend the left knee, put down the left hand and touch the ground,
turning the body at the hips. (See Fig. 11.)

[Illustration: FIG. 11.--STRIDE, FINAL POSITION]

In both of these movements keep the other arm extended backward. This
produces a graceful exercise which is excellent work for the muscles of