Description
| Product ID: | 9780719841088 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | IN |
| Title: | Foil Fencing |
| Subtitle: | Skills, Strategies and Training Methods |
| Authors: | Author: John Routledge |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Subjects: | Fencing, Fencing |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-09-07 |
