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at 0:21 it looked like he was running like shit

know its quite a while since you posted this. but how can you keep up w/ the distance if the opponent is faster than you. he'll take advantage that you moved slower than him

if you are slower than your opponent, you can still win if you have better TIMING and DISTANCE. understand?

i know how important are the timing and distance- EX. how can you keep up if the opponent can move twice faster,(he makes 3steps back by the time your on to 1-1/2 forward step he would have made a touche) And IMO without speed, you can't have both- so i think being balance is better.(No need for flaming-andrewzot)

then you have to practice foot work, also why would you let him/her take control of the bout? by the sound of it, you're intimidated by the speed of your opponent when speed isn't exactly 100% assential in the game. you let them take control of the tempo of the bout and you're being pushed back to the end of the strip. when you're being pushed, simply take 2 steps back and one fast step foward. that almost always helps you regain control. watch other vids too. i've seen people win bouts without

or with very bad footwork. they use amazing point control which consists of distance and timing. speed is like a cool accessory in fencing.

thanks, that was my problem back then (i always skip training then i had the worst footworks in the place.lol). Well now since you put it that way -IMO i hav the worst point control Anyway great advice- thanks again

anytime ;) if you need anymore advice, you know where to find me lol.

hi broodm, im not a fencing coach, but i can put in my two cents worth. firstly, you don't need to let someone faster than you on foot chase you all the way to the end of the strip. if they get too close too quickly, take one or two steps back and be prepared to counterattack or parry-riposte. regardless of how fast they are with their footwork, you can always keep someone like that at bay by threatening them with your point (or a parry if you are a foilist or sabreur, which gives your priority.

Oh ok! Thanks greenknight44 for clearing this up!