ISBN: 9780282395834 - The Standard Drill and Marching Book: Including Simple Directions for Training School Classes in Military Marching, the Military Manual of Arms, ... Holiday Drills and Marches, and a New A (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of drill and marching, offering a structured approach to mastering both individual and group movements. Rooted in military tactics, the author emphasizes the importance of foundational training before progressing to more complex maneuvers. The text delves into essential marching techniques, including posture, step length, and maintaining alignment, providing detailed instructions for individual and squad-based practice. The manual of arms, adapted for civilian use with substitutes like brooms or wands, is meticulously explained, covering commands, positions, and movements. Dumbbell exercises are also incorporated to promote arm and body coordination, enhancing overall grace and dexterity. Moving beyond basic drills, the author introduces a range of creative formations and marching patterns suitable for exhibitions and performances. These include intricate maneuvers like circles, wedges, and interlacing lines, offering visual variety and complexity. The book concludes by empowering instructors with the tools and knowledge to design engaging drills that captivate both participants and audiences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…