Fencing
Skills. Tactics. Training
Published on 30. June 2014
96 pages
978-1-84797-855-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Marlborough
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations; 200 Halftones, color
File size
10,67 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-84797-855-4 (9781847978554)
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Book
12/2011
The Crowood Press Ltd
€16.50
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Person
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.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Part 1: Introduction to Fencing
- 1 The History of Fencing
- 2 Getting Started
- 3 Introduction to the Foil
- 4 Warming Up and Fitness Training
- Part 2: Technical Skills
- 5 Footwork Actions
- 6 Holding the Foil
- 7 Equipment and Safety
- 8 The Direct Attack
- 9 The Parry-Riposte
- 10 Other Types of Parry
- 11 Preparations of Attack
- 12 The Indirect Attack
- 13 Indirect and Compound Ripostes and Counter-Ripostes
- 14 Deception and Defence Against Deception
- Part 3: Tactics
- 15 Attacking on the Opponent's Preparation
- 16 Inviting Attacks and Second Intention Actions
- 17 How the Difference in Distance Governs the Choice of Attack
- 18 Close-Quarter Fencing
- 19 Left-Handed Fencing
- 20 Competition Fencing
- 21 Overall Points About Tactics
- Part 4: Drill Training Exercises and Other Weapons
- 22 Drill Training Exercises
- 23 Introduction to Épée Fencing
- 24 Introduction to Sabre Fencing
- Glossary
- Useful Addresses and Websites
- Index
