Fencing taster session
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Description
taster session given by Gilwell leader
Resources
Fencing kit as provided on course
Instructions
Warm up games
Safety Rules of the 'Salle'
* No running
* No pointing weapon at anyone not wearing a mask
* Point weapon downwards when not fencing
* HALT: stop, stand still, listen
Salute and etiquette - shake hands at the end of a bout
Scoring zone (for this simplied version of Foil - torso only)
Grip
Arm position
Stance and steps - on guard position
* L shaped feet, shoulder width apart
* knees over toes (bent knees)
* small target area
Practise forward and backward steps
Thrust and lunge
MASKS ON
Parry (if time)
Scoring - basic, where it hits, foil has to bend
Ladder bout - winner stays put, loser moves to bottom of ladder
Tags
- fencing
- New sport
Badge Links
- Adventure - Adventurous activity
- Skills - New sport
- Skills - Other