Preparation of Attack
Basic Level Single Sword term
Definition
A movement of blade or foot, designed to prepare the way for an attack, either by displacing the partner’s blade from its line, or by obtaining a reaction from them. Preparations may be classified as follows:
- Attacks on the Blade
- Prises-de-fer
- Foot Motions
Explanation
(Intermediate) Preparations involving the use of the feet are normally used to close the fencing measure and come within attacking distance, although occasionally they may succeed in distracting the partner’s attention.
See Also
Attack
Attack on the Blade
Beat
Pressure
Froissement
Prise-de-Fer
Croisé
Bind
Envelopment
Appel
Balestra
