2.--GAINING GROUND BY THE WORD “FORWARD.”

Front--On the word Front, the left foot is brought gently to the front,

without a jerk; the knee gradually straightened as the foot is brought

forward, the toe turned out a little to the left, and remaining about

three inches from the ground. This posture is continued for a few

seconds only in the first instance, till practice gives steadiness in

the position.

Forward--On this word of command, the left foot is brought to the

ground, at about thirty inches from heel to heel, while the right foot

is raised at the same moment, and continues extended to the rear.

The body remains upright, but inclining forward; the head erect, and

neither turned to the right nor left.

Front--On the word Front, the right foot is brought forward, and so on.

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