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series.They are fully illustrated and give clear.concise explanations of the rules andbasic principles of every popular sport and pastime.Each book is prepared with the official Association and the whole series is always keptup-to-date.  \nor from Educational Productions Limited,  East Ardsley,  Wakefield,  Yorkshire.  \n‘KNOW THE GAME’-ATHLETICS  \nFOREWORD  \nCONTENTS  \nby RoLAND ST.G.T.HARPER(Hon.Secretary,Amateur Athletic Association Coaching Committee 1947-59)  \nPage  \nForeword ..1The Field and Layout.·..2The Running Track··....Clothing··.·....4Running··5Relay Racing..··8Hurdling.·..10Steeplechasing..12Judging Flat Races..13High Jumping..15Long Jumping..19Triple Jump..22Pole Vaulting..23Discus Throwing ...·26Javelin Throwing ..·..29Shot Putting...···..32Hammer Throwing..36The Decathlon39  \nIn this country,since the second world war,athletics have madegreat advances,particularly in schools.Gone are the days of thegymkhana type of sports day and the Victor Ludorum Cup.Gonealso in the senior ranks of the sport are the days when we knewlttle about the field events which comprise nearly half the pro-gramme,and so could never hope to hold our own in internationalcompetition.This rise in standards,status,and prestige has broughtwith it the need for greater knowledge by all concerned in the game,whether as organizers,officials,or participants.  \n:…………………………………………  \n3  \nThe author of a work on athletics is,however,faced with theproblem that the sport includes at least a dozen separate eventseach with its own set of rules and equipment,and techniques.Thesame problem faces the athlete who,surprisingly enough,will oftenbe found to be ignorant even of the one or two events in which hecompetes,and to a far greater degree the official,who also,it mustbe admitted,is not infrequently found wanting when a tricky pointin the rules comes up for decision.Here,in this little book,is acompendium of the essential material needed by everyone con-cerned—the athlete,the official,the organizer,and even the coach.How wise the publishers are to have made it of such a size that itcan be slipped into the pocket.Used as a work of reference it cando much to raise the standard of knowledge in all aspects of thegame.  \nMay it bring to all who read and use it,added success and joy.  \n796  \n[0384  \nThe Field  \n\n| START 100 YDS.  \u003Cbr>STRAIGHT FOR SPRINT EVENTS AND 120 YDS.HURDLES  \u003Cbr>START 120 YDS.HURDLES.  \u003Cbr>FINISH 100 YDS.   | FINISH  \u003Cbr>120 YDS.  \u003Cbr>HURDLES.   |\n| --- | --- |\n\n# GENERAL LAYOUT\n\n6 LANE TRACK 4 LAPS TO IMILE.LONG jUMP AND HOP STEP AND JUMPHIGHJUMP.  \nPOLEVAULT.DISCUS AND HAMMER.         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