Foil Fencing: Skills, Strategies and Training Methods

Fencing is a sport that demands exceptional speed, agility and timing. As the lightest of the three weapons, the foil additionally requires precise technique and intelligent strategies – something that only comes with practice. Combining the author’s advanced knowledge of foil fencing and background in visual communication, this practical book offers key exercises for developing technique, providing a comprehensive insight into the skills and strategies needed to become a competitive fencer. Key topics covered include: the best moments to initiate an attack; how to understand distance and timing and a look at the best practices employed by top international fencers. Shows footwork exercises along with illustrated examples and features over 120 stunning photos and precise, detailed diagrams.

• | Author: John Routledge
• | Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 07, 2022
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780719841088
• | ISBN-10: 0719841089