It is widely believed today that fencing without electronic scoring equipment, especially in games without electronic scoring, is a waste of time. This dry fence [also known as standard, or British steam, fence] marks a complete disengagement from the real fence. Unfortunately, what is widely accepted is completely wrong and limits the training of athletes in all three weapons in many ways.
First, let me be sure, I think using electronic scoring fencing in practice is a key part of preparing for the game. The balance and handling of electric weapons are different. The matching electric equipment, especially the lame, exerts physiological load on the fencer. The time required for all three weapons to succeed is different. You must fence the electric to prepare for the electric race.
However, this is not a complete picture. For example, consider a hit. As far as I know, no one has studied the percentage of...
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