Wall targets may be used as workstations for practicing the lunge. Punching balloons may add a more active feature to this drill. A light thrust touch on the balloon that sends it up and back is designed so that an advance and lunge can be accomplished on subsequent thrust. Have students play this game with partners. Partner Play Pair off students of similar size, and have them practice lunge steps, first one, then the other.
Defense When being attacked, a fencer generally has two options.
One is to retreat and cause the attack to fall short, and the other is to deflect the attacking blade. Engagement A fencing bout is conducted on an area similar to the drawing above. A bout may consist of one opponent scoring 5 hits or touches of their opponent. When using a timed bout, the fencer with the fewest touches is the winner. Student judges may award hits or touches.