Foil fencing : skills, strategies and training methods
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Nyack Library - New Adult Nonfiction | 796 ROU | On Shelf |
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Published
Ramsbury : The Crowood Press, 2022.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Fencing is a sport that demands exceptional speed, agility and timing. As the lightest of the three weapons, the foil additionally requires precise technique and intelligent strategies - something that only comes with practice. Combining the author's advanced knowledge of foil fencing and background in visual communication, this practical book offers key exercises for developing technique, providing a comprehensive insight into the skills and strategies needed to become a competitive fencer. Key topics covered include: the best moments to initiate an attack; how to understand distance and timing and a look at the best practices employed by top international fencers. Shows footwork exercises along with illustrated examples and features over 120 stunning photos and precise, detailed diagrams"--,Amazon.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Routledge, J. (2022). Foil fencing: skills, strategies and training methods . The Crowood Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Routledge, John. 2022. Foil Fencing: Skills, Strategies and Training Methods. The Crowood Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Routledge, John. Foil Fencing: Skills, Strategies and Training Methods The Crowood Press, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Routledge, John. Foil Fencing: Skills, Strategies and Training Methods The Crowood Press, 2022.
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