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FENCING RETREAT

 

Preparation

The retreat is needed to maintain correct distance from your opponent or to get your opponent to come forward, creating opportunties for you to score.

 

Fencing retreat |Elaine Cheris

Execution

Move your rear foot back first , then immediately move the front foot back.

Fencing retreat start | Elaine Cheris

Keep your feet within 1 inch (25 mm) of the floor. Retreat on the balls of your feet. Flex knees and press them forward, keeping your knees over your shoelaces.

Fencing retreat end position| Elaine Cheris

You will feel like you are moving your front foot half the distance your rear foot moves and twice as fast.

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