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Fencing drills
8 free Fencing drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
8 drills
Distance & timingAttacksAttack on preparationPartners practise timing: one fencer steps forward to close the distance, and the other lunges into that step. Then fakes are added so the attacker must tell a real step from a feint.15 min · 2–16 players · U11+
Distance & timingFootworkDistance mirror gameA leader advances, retreats and lunges; the follower mirrors every step to keep the same gap, so the leader's lunge always falls just short.10 min · 2–24 players · U7+
Cool-downFencing cool-down and reviewSlow footwork and walking to bring heart rates down, stretches for the lunge leg and weapon arm, a quick review of the session, then kit away and a final salute.8 min · 1–30 players · U7+
FootworkFitness & agilityFootwork ladder on the callFencers build up advance, retreat, lunge and recovery one rung at a time on the coach's call, finishing by following the coach's own steps like an opponent.10 min · 1–24 players · U7+
Parries & ripostesDecision-makingParry 4, parry 6 and riposteOne partner lunges slowly to the inside or outside line; the other takes parry 4 or parry 6 and ripostes straight back while the attacker is still in the lunge.15 min · 2–16 players · U9+
BoutingGamePool bouts to 5 touchesCompetition-style pools: everyone fences everyone in their pool, first to 5 touches, while the fencers waiting their turn referee, keep the pool sheet and get ready.30 min · 4–21 players · U9+
En garde & etiquetteWarm-upSalute, en garde and fencing etiquetteFencers learn the position of attention, the en garde stance and the referee's commands, then salute, mask up and shake hands the way every bout starts and ends.10 min · 2–24 players · U7+
AttacksDistance & timingSimple attack: lunge to the targetFrom the right distance, fencers extend the arm and lunge to land a clean hit on a wall target or a coach's pad, then recover. Then they add an advance first.12 min · 1–16 players · U8+