FENCING MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND GRADED

Advance - CORRECT ANSWER the basic forward movement. The front foot moves first, beginning by lifting the toes. Straighten the leg at the knee, pushing the heel out in front. Land on the heel, and then bring the back foot up to en garde stance. Advance-lunge - CORRECT ANSWER An advance followed immediately by a lunge. 1--2-3 - CORRECT ANSWER An Advance, followed by a lunge might have a tempo of 1-2---3, but an advance-lunge should have a tempo of ______. Attack - CORRECT ANSWER The initial offensive action made by extending the sword arm and continuously threatening the valid target of the opponent Beat - CORRECT ANSWER A simple preparatory (and offensive) motion. A sharp controlled blow to the middle or 'weak' of the opponents blade, with the objective of provoking a reaction or creating an opening. The action should knock the opponent's blade aside or out of line. Counter-attack - CORRECT ANSWER An attack into an established attack (that already has right-of-way). In foil and sabre, a counter-attack does NOT have the right-of-way, and will not gain a touch if the opposing fencer's attack lands. Retracting the arm in the middle of a perfectly good attack can turn your attack into a counter-attack without right-of-way. Counter-riposte - CORRECT ANSWER A second, third, or further riposte in a fencing 'phrase' or encounter; the offensive action following the parry of any riposte. Coupe - CORRECT ANSWER also Cut-Over. Another indirect attack, being an attack or deception that passes around the opponent's point. Disengage - CORRECT ANSWER A simple indirect attack made in one motion by passing the point into the line opposite to the engagement under the opponent's blade in the high line, or over the opponent's blade in the low line. Feint - CORRECT ANSWER An offensive movement resembling an attack (a false attack). It is an attack into one line with the intention of switching to another line before the attack is completed. Foible - CORRECT ANSWER The top third of the blade. This section of the blade is weaker in terms of leverage, and is used for beats, presses, and other motions where speed is needed and leverage is not crucial. Forte - CORRECT ANSWER The bottom half of the blade, so named for the strength and leverage that it provides. Line - CORRECT ANSWER The main direction of an attack (e.g., high/low, inside / outside), often equated to the parry that must be made to deflect the attack Lunge - CORRECT ANSWER The most basic and common attacking movement in modern fencing. From en garde, push the front heel out by extending the front leg from the knee. Do not bend the front ankle, or lift up on the ball of the front foot. This means that the front foot must move forward prior to the body weight shifting forward. As the front leg extends, energetically push body forward with the rear leg. Rear arm extends during forward motion as a counterbalance. Land on the front heel and glide down into final position, with front shin perpendicular to the ground , both heels on the floor. During this action the torso should remain relatively upright, and not be thrown forward. Parry - CORRECT ANSWER A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack. Point-in-line - CORRECT ANSWER An established threat made with the extended arm; a static threat, created by one fencer by extending the weapon and arm prior to any actions in a phrase. Right of way in foil and sabre, but no advantages in epee. Preparation - CORRECT ANSWER Any action that precedes the actual launch of an attack Priority - CORRECT ANSWER awarded when regulation time expires with a tied score. determined by the flip of a coin at the start of an additional minute of fencing, and the winner of the toss wins the bout if the score is tied when this additional expires Pronation - CORRECT ANSWER The position of the hand when the palm is facing down Remise - CORRECT ANSWER An immediate, direct replacement of an attack that missed, was short, or was parried, without withdrawing the arm. a direct continuation--no deceptions or changes of line occur with the continuation. This may be done with a simple further extension of the arm, or may be accompanied with additional forward footwork Reprise - CORRECT ANSWER An additional offensive action made after a previous offensive action has failed Retreat - CORRECT ANSWER The basic backwards movement. Rear foot reaches backwards and is firmly planted, then front leg pushes body weight backwards smoothly into 'en garde' stance. Riposte - CORRECT ANSWER An attack made immediately after a parry of the opponent's attack Salute - CORRECT ANSWER A gesture of respect and civility performed with the weapon. Performed at the start and end of a bout Simultaneous - CORRECT ANSWER In foil and sabre, two attacks for which the right-of-wav is too close to determine. Supination - CORRECT ANSWER The position of the hand when the palm is facing up. Referee's job - CORRECT ANSWER run and manage the entire fencing strip Yes/No/Abstain/Off-target - CORRECT ANSWER How can judges respond to the referee's call in foil? Yes/No/Abstain - CORRECT ANSWER How can judges respond to the referee's call in sabre? eliminate toxic waste, maintain healthy skin, regulate body temperature, cushion and protect joints, and transport oxygen and nutrients around the body - CORRECT ANSWER How does the body use water to stay healthy? diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER Carbonated beverages, sodas, alcohol, and high caffeine beverages are not good sources of hydration because they are considered _____________. water, fruits, soup, and vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER examples of good sources of hydration fatigue, headaches, indigestion, dry lips and skin, and muscle cramps - CORRECT ANSWER indicators of dehydration Loss of strength and coordination - CORRECT ANSWER How does dehydration affect physical performance water - CORRECT ANSWER For high intensity exercise lasting less than an hour _______ is the best source of hydration. electrolytes and glycogen - CORRECT ANSWER For high intensity exercise lasting less than an hour, water is all that is needed to rehydrate because ______________ reserves have not been deplete