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----------------------------------------------------------- From: DexterSin Message 9 in Discussion Yeah, you're probably right about short fencers - it's probably just the timing (ha ha ha!!) of my final lunge. All the same, it's a shame that disengage ripostes, unless you do them as your opponent is actually trying to parry you, aren't as reliable. On the other hand, it will make the actions a bit simpler, which could be good. As for marching attacks...As far as I'm aware (and correct me if I'm wrong), the rationale behind giving marching attacks right of way (RoW) was that the fencer with the bent arm was threatening with a flick. Since flicks are no longer as reliable and versatile as they were, I think that presidents would be correct in not giving the bent arm RoW - although I noticed presidents at the Irish Open giving RoW to fencers who, while they were straightening their arm, were not pointing their blade at their opponent, i.e. they were aiming above their opponent's head. What is needed is a clarification of what a threat actually consists of under the new timings. Anyone? ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/IrishFencingForum/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
