Fencing: Know the Game
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ISBN-10: 0713683759
ISBN-13: 9780713683752
$9.95
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
A & C Black Publishers Ltd;
Published on
Oct 1, 2007
Edition
2nd Edition
Dimensions
5.08x0.24x7.80 Inches
Weight
0.33 Pounds
About the Book
Fencing- Know the Gameis the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action.
The book includes-
- Equipment and clothing- step by step through the different weapon parts and protective clothing worn
- Basic movements-- from On Guard to Lunge, Fleche and Balestra
- Scoring- how to keep score
- The skills- step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, from holding the foil to parries, attacks and defences
- Variations- - including fencing with foil, epee and saber
The Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.