Bladework
When your blade changes lines underneath a fencer's lateral parry
Disengage
When your lunge starts fast, slows down in the middle, and speeds up for the finish
Hanging lunge
What does the referee say to begin the bout?
On guard, ready, fence!
How long is a fencing strip?
14 meters of fencing area, plus 1 1/2 meters at each end for a total of 17 meters
When your blade goes over the point end of your opponent's blade
Coupé
Name four ways to move backwards
Retreat, jump back, slide back, crossover retreat
How much does a foil weight weigh?
500 grams
How wide is a fencing strip?
One and a half meters
Circle 6, 4, circle 4, 6, and prime (also lifted 7)
Name six ways to move forwards
Advance, jump, slide, gain step, flèche, lunge
How many touches are in direct elimination bouts for Y10, Y12, senior, and veteran events?
Y10 - 10 touches
Y12, Y14, cadet, junior and senior - 15 touches
veteran - 10 touches
What are the last two meters at the end of the strip called?
The warning zone
What is the difference between a beat and a press?
The blades must be engaged in order to press, but they must not be touching each other in order to make a beat
If you are trying to hit in 4, to which side of your opponent should you usually flèche and why?
The nonweapon arm side, to improve your point angle to the target
When should a referee call halt for non-combativity?
When a minute has passed with no hits on or off target in a direct elimination bout
How many meters can you retreat from your guard line before you are off the end line?
Five
When your attack goes around a fencer's circle parry
Counterdisengage
What is the difference between a balestra and a jump-lunge?
They are the same (or, balestra is the Italian word for jump-lunge)
Where does the referee put an attacker back on guard if he goes off the side of the strip without a hit?
One meter behind where the attack began
What happens if you step off the side of the strip in the last meter?
Resetting puts you over the end line so it counts as your opponent's touch