Crowood 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 AUTHOR: Andrew 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. SELLING POINTS: Aimed at fencers of all levels of ability and those considering taking up the sport Fencing coaches will also find the book of interest Andrew Sowerby is an advanced coach with the British Academy of Fencing and senior professional coach at the Norfolk Academy of Fencing ILLUSTRATIONS: 200 colour photographs & diagrams

Author Biography

Andrew 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.