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ATTAQUE PREPARATION [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing
  • Combined-Events Contests
CONT

An attack on preparation is one made while the opponent is himself getting ready to attack [but before his attack has commenced].

CONT

A successful attack on preparation can take the initiative and score before the opponent can adjust from offense to defense.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime
  • Compétitions à épreuves combinées
DEF

Mouvements de la lame, du corps ou des jambes, qui précèdent la situation que l'on a l'intention de créer.

CONT

Les attaques sur la préparation sont des actions offensives variées qui permettent d'exploiter les différentes préparations adverses.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
  • Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
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