Foil Fencing: Skills, Strategies and Training Methods
Foil Fencing
by Routledge, John;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 0719841089 | 160 pages | True EPUB | 7.58 MB
by Routledge, John;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 0719841089 | 160 pages | True EPUB | 7.58 MB
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.