{"product_id":"fencing-skills-tactics-training-paperback","title":"Fencing: Skills. Tactics. Training - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Sowerby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.Well illustrated in full colour throughout with photographs showing technique sequences, correct positions and competition situations.Covers fencing techniques in a logical progression, starting with the absolute beginner and culminating with the advanced competition fencer.Supplies detailed 'key points' as well as tips and advice on competition fencing.Discusses how to approach fencing as a left-hander and how to deal with left-handed opponents.Includes a valuable section on tactics which explains how to apply techniques in a fight situation.Presents footwork exercises and bladework training drills.Provides an introduction to epee and sabre fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Sowerby started fencing in 1982 and went on to win a number of medals whilst representing the British Academy of Fencing at county, regional and open events in foil, epee and sabre. He started full-time coaching in 1988 and has coached at all levels of fencing in all weapons. Andrew has worked with the British Olympic Association and has produced pupils who fence and win medals at all levels. He is an advanced coach with the British Academy of Fencing and a director of coaching and senior professional coach at the Norfolk Fencing Club and the Norfolk Academy of Fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.6 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 31, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755057938720,"sku":"9781847973054","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dee6c6bef2a40a82011bd844640ee3d6.webp?v=1780049495","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fencing-skills-tactics-training-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}