Lines of Attack & Defence

The space in front of each fencer is traditionally divided into four sections or “lines” (4, 6, 7, 8):

• The high line sections are above the guard (quarte – 4 & sixte – 6)
• Low line sections are below the guard (septime – 7 & octave 8)
• Inside line sections are on the chest side of the blade (4 & – 7)
• Outside line sections are on the back side of the blade (6 & 8)

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