Foil Fencing (Sports & fitness series) - Softcover

Bower, Muriel

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9780697126016: Foil Fencing (Sports & fitness series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0697126013 ISBN 13: 9780697126016

Publisher: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S., 1993

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One of 17 in the "Sports and Fitness" series, this text aims to give students an appreciation of fencing, and encourages them to develop the appropriate skills while actively participating in the sport. Tactics are presented as applied examples throughout.

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Up-to-date with the most current rules changes of the sport's governing body.
Tactics are presented as applied examples, encouraging students to become thinking fencers by really understanding tactics, not just memorizing them.
A revised comparison of Parry Two and Parry Eight gives students the opportunity to weigh the benefits of each parry.
Revised coverage of relaxation techniques helps students improve performance.

Book Description:

This highly readable, low-cost text meets the needs of beginning students and more experienced players by providing a comprehensive resource. It covers all aspects of fencing, from clear explanations of techniques, strategies, and physical preparation/conditioning to the rules of the game, tips on care/selection of equipment, and a history of the sport.

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