HOW TO WATCH A FENCING BOUT(part 2)
Ok, I learned from seniors that it is suppose to called a bout,not match... so...yah!
The Field of Play, the FENCING PISTE or FENCING STRIP
The fencing field of play is called “The piste” or “Fencing Strip”; it measures 1.50 to 2.00 metres wide and 14
metres long, marked off in the middle and a 2-metre line on each side from the centre as a start-up line. If a fencer
steps off the end of the fencing strip, a hit will be awarded to the opponent. The strips, whether metal or just tape
on the floor, help line up the fencers and keep order. The advantage of the metal piste is to prevent a misread hit
by the score box when they accidentally hit the floor.
The WEAPONS
Foil is the modem version of the earlier practice weapon, for the duel. The Foil is light and flexible and has a
rectangular blade. The valid target is limited to the torso, which is covered with a metallic vest. This permits the hits
to be registered by an electrical scoring apparatus reacting to a 500.1 gram (or more) thrust. Hits are delivered with
the point only and the rule is based on the fundamental convention of the right-of-way. This means that there are
defined rules of engagement, the referee plays an important role in the action, by making the distinction between
the actions and who receives the scored hit.
Epee is the modem version of the historical dueling sword. Epee is heavier than foil with a rigid triangular blade.
The valid target is the whole body and hits are made with the point only and registered by an electrical scoring
apparatus, reacting to a 750.1 gram (or more) thrust. Epee hits are registered on the basis of which fencer makes
the first hit, which mean that in this discipline, both fencers can react at the same time and create a double hit
situations, where both fencers earn a point.
Sabre is the modem version of the cavalry sword. Hits can be scored with the point or the cutting edges on the
target area, which is anywhere above the waist including head and arms, and registered electrically. The target
area is covered with a conductive material to "sense" the touches. A hit also on the off target area does not stop the
continuance of the fencing phase unlike the foil. Sabre is based on the fundamental convention of right-of-way.
The rules are similar to those of foil in regards to defined rules of engagement, the referee plays an important role
in the action, by making the distinction between the actions and who receives the scored hit.
He Hits, he scores, or does he? SCORING
As you’ve been watching the scoring box has probably gone off several times, have
you noticed the correlation between the coloured lights and the actual points being
scored? When watching Epee it is most evident of what is going on, the coloured
light goes on and a point is awarded to the side who’s light has just come on.
In the other two weapons, (Foil & Sabre) it is important for the untrained eye to watch
the Referee to follow the action. For example when there are multiple lights going off
watch for the referee’s hand movements, such as a hand being raise up in the air, this
will let you know which fencer has just received the point.
In a round robin system, the competitor who scores the first five hits within four minutes
is the winner. If the allowed time ends before five hits are scored against one fencer
then the fencer who has scored more hits will win the bout. If a tie exists at the end of regulation time, the referee
will toss a coin and will allow a minute of supplementary time. If the score remains tied after this supplementary
minute, the winner of the coin toss will win the bout.
In a direct elimination system (as at the Olympic Games) a winner must be determined in all weapons by fencing
successive bouts up to fifteen hits. A fencing match, in this case, consists of three three-minute periods with one
minute of rest and coaching time between each three-minute period. As with the shorter five-minute bouts, if a tie
exists at the end of regulation time, the referee will toss a coin and will allow a minute of supplementary time. If the
score remains tied after this supplementary minute, the winner of the coin toss will win the bout.
ok!so this is basically the main things you need yo know when watching a fencing bout, I will be uploading some pictures of the refree's hand sign.lalalala!
The Field of Play, the FENCING PISTE or FENCING STRIP
The fencing field of play is called “The piste” or “Fencing Strip”; it measures 1.50 to 2.00 metres wide and 14
metres long, marked off in the middle and a 2-metre line on each side from the centre as a start-up line. If a fencer
steps off the end of the fencing strip, a hit will be awarded to the opponent. The strips, whether metal or just tape
on the floor, help line up the fencers and keep order. The advantage of the metal piste is to prevent a misread hit
by the score box when they accidentally hit the floor.
The WEAPONS
Foil is the modem version of the earlier practice weapon, for the duel. The Foil is light and flexible and has a
rectangular blade. The valid target is limited to the torso, which is covered with a metallic vest. This permits the hits
to be registered by an electrical scoring apparatus reacting to a 500.1 gram (or more) thrust. Hits are delivered with
the point only and the rule is based on the fundamental convention of the right-of-way. This means that there are
defined rules of engagement, the referee plays an important role in the action, by making the distinction between
the actions and who receives the scored hit.
Epee is the modem version of the historical dueling sword. Epee is heavier than foil with a rigid triangular blade.
The valid target is the whole body and hits are made with the point only and registered by an electrical scoring
apparatus, reacting to a 750.1 gram (or more) thrust. Epee hits are registered on the basis of which fencer makes
the first hit, which mean that in this discipline, both fencers can react at the same time and create a double hit
situations, where both fencers earn a point.
Sabre is the modem version of the cavalry sword. Hits can be scored with the point or the cutting edges on the
target area, which is anywhere above the waist including head and arms, and registered electrically. The target
area is covered with a conductive material to "sense" the touches. A hit also on the off target area does not stop the
continuance of the fencing phase unlike the foil. Sabre is based on the fundamental convention of right-of-way.
The rules are similar to those of foil in regards to defined rules of engagement, the referee plays an important role
in the action, by making the distinction between the actions and who receives the scored hit.
He Hits, he scores, or does he? SCORING
As you’ve been watching the scoring box has probably gone off several times, have
you noticed the correlation between the coloured lights and the actual points being
scored? When watching Epee it is most evident of what is going on, the coloured
light goes on and a point is awarded to the side who’s light has just come on.
In the other two weapons, (Foil & Sabre) it is important for the untrained eye to watch
the Referee to follow the action. For example when there are multiple lights going off
watch for the referee’s hand movements, such as a hand being raise up in the air, this
will let you know which fencer has just received the point.
In a round robin system, the competitor who scores the first five hits within four minutes
is the winner. If the allowed time ends before five hits are scored against one fencer
then the fencer who has scored more hits will win the bout. If a tie exists at the end of regulation time, the referee
will toss a coin and will allow a minute of supplementary time. If the score remains tied after this supplementary
minute, the winner of the coin toss will win the bout.
In a direct elimination system (as at the Olympic Games) a winner must be determined in all weapons by fencing
successive bouts up to fifteen hits. A fencing match, in this case, consists of three three-minute periods with one
minute of rest and coaching time between each three-minute period. As with the shorter five-minute bouts, if a tie
exists at the end of regulation time, the referee will toss a coin and will allow a minute of supplementary time. If the
score remains tied after this supplementary minute, the winner of the coin toss will win the bout.
ok!so this is basically the main things you need yo know when watching a fencing bout, I will be uploading some pictures of the refree's hand sign.lalalala!
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