Fencing: Skills. Tactics. Training

by Andrew Sowerby

Overview

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.|Well illustrated in full colour throughout with photographs showing technique sequences, correct positions and competition situations. Covers fencing techniques in a logical progression, starting with the absolute beginner and culminating with the advanced competition fencer. Supplies detailed 'key points' as well as tips and advice on competition fencing. Discusses how to approach fencing as a left-hander and how to deal with left-handed opponents. Includes a valuable section on tactics which explains how to apply techniques in a fight situation. Presents footwork exercises and bladework training drills. Provides an introduction to epee and sabre fencing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847973054
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	12/31/2011
Series:	Crowood Sports Guides
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Andrew Sowerby started fencing in 1982 and went on to win a number of medals whilst representing the British Academy of Fencing at county, regional and open events in foil, epee and sabre. He started full-time coaching in 1988 and has coached at all levels of fencing in all weapons. Andrew has worked with the British Olympic Association and has produced pupils who fence and win medals at all levels. He is an advanced coach with the British Academy of Fencing and a director of coaching and senior professional coach at the Norfolk Fencing Club and the Norfolk Academy of Fencing.

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