Fencing: Skills, Tactics, Training

by Andrew Sowerby

Overview

Covers fencing techniques in a logical progression, from the absolute beginner to the advanced competition fencer
 
Fully illustrated with photographs showing technique sequences, correct positions, and competition situations, this step-by-step guide is perfect for newcomers learning the fundamentals, advanced practitioners, or coaches. It supplies detailed tips and advice on competition fencing and includes a valuable section on tactics and how to apply techniques in a fight situation. It also presents footwork exercises and bladework training drills, introduces épée and saber fencing, and discusses how to approach fencing as a left-hander and how to deal with left-handed opponents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847973054
Publisher:	Crowood Press, Limited, The
Publication date:	06/01/2012
Series:	Crowood Sports Guides Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Andrew Sowerby is a fencing coach who has fenced for more than 25 years. He has worked with the British Olympic Association and has produced pupils who fence and win medals at all levels.

Table of Contents

Preface 6

Part 1 Introduction to Fencing

1 The History of Fencing 8

2 Getting Started 10

3 Introduction to the Foil 12

4 Warming Up and Fitness Training 15

Part 2 Technical Skills

5 Footwork Actions 20

6 Holding the Foil 25

7 Equipment and Safety 26

8 The Direct Attack 31

9 The Parry-Riposte 33

10 Other Types of Parry 38

11 Preparations of Attack 40

12 The Indirect Attack 42

13 Indirect and Compound Ripostes and Counter-Ripostes 44

14 Deception and Defence Against Deception 46

Part 3 Tactics

15 Attacking on the Opponent's Preparation 52

16 Inviting Attacks and Second Intention Actions 54

17 How the Difference in Distance Governs the Choice of Attack 57

18 Close-Quarter Fencing 59

19 Left-Handed Fencing 63

20 Competition Fencing 67

21 Overall Points About Tactics 74

Part 4 Drill Training Exercises and Other Weapons

22 Drill Training Exercises 78

23 Introduction to Épée Fencing 82

24 Introduction to Sabre Fencing 86

Glossary 92

Useful Addresses and Websites 94

Index 95