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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