Scoring a point in fencing in most cases requires accuracy, and precision with the blade is critically important for fencers. The point is to get the point where you want it to go. That point gets there through a combination of the lower body and upper body movement. The coordination of the two must be developed thoroughly by fencers in order to get that accuracy that will win them points first, then matches.
This is a topic that is talked about a lot in fencing. We’ve all read tips and tricks for improving accuracy, and heard a lot of insight from coaches. Hopefully, some of these tips will be things that you haven’t heard before, or will give you some new insight into old ideas! Sometimes what it really takes is looking at things from a new angle.
How can you improve your accuracy in fencing? Here are seven techniques.
