Page 170 - Failure to Triumph - Journey of A Student

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Obstacle 3

The third obstacle is called the balancing beam. In this, there are three wooden beams placed one
after the other in a sequence at a height of roughly 3 feet. You are expected to climb on to any one of

the beams from either side and walk through them and get down from the other side. Picture 27
provides a view of this obstacle. Please remember that you cannot get down in between.

Obstacle 4

The fourth obstacle is called the screen jump. In this there is a ramp similar to the one you see in
obstacle no. 1 and a red screen suspended in front. You are required to come running from a distance,

run over the ramp and jump over the red screen without touching the screen. Ahead of the screen there
will be a sand pit to prevent any injury. In this, you need momentum and hence must run some distance
and not stop at the ramp. In case you happen to touch the screen it will fall down. Do not waste your
time in putting it back. Move on to the next obstacle. The groundsmen will put the screen back and
you can take another attempt if time permits. Picture 28 provides a view of this obstacle. For lady
candidates the screen is placed at a lesser height.