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attained in this stunt, it is most efficiently assisted with a ceiling safety belt. How-
Fig. 132. Thumb-Lock Grip Used by Bottom Mon.
ever, if this is not available, two safety men can stand on either side and support the top man under the shoulder as he turns over in the inverted tuck position.
GROUP STUNT NO. 35
( indicates bottom men; O indicates top men.)
Bottom men do one right cartwheel to stand.
Top men walk in and take position for side-leg-pitch backsomersault.
Side-leg-pitch back somersault with top men rolling tostand at corner.
Bottom men do left cartwheel with quarter-turn right atcorner.