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Parts of the Foil

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Hi Loyalist Fencing Club athletes!  

These are the parts of the foil that we need to remember for the yellow armband: 
Remember, 
Foible: the weaker, more flexible part of the blade 
Forte: strong part of the blade used for defending 
The pommel acts as a counter-balance for the weapon.


Lines of Attack and Defence 

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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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