Compound attacks and tactics
Ready when: Simple attacks and parries (i1) started.
What the coach teaches
Feint then finish, setting up attacks and defences, counter-attack, second intention, the fleche (not in sabre, which uses a jumping attack).
At home, safe only
Watching bouts and naming the action.
Ask the club
How bouts are introduced and the age for competition.
What you can see from the side
The fencer changes tactics after a failed action.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach marks a plan stated before a bout.
Stop and get a coach when
The child is upset after a loss for days.
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