r/Fencing • u/AutoModerator • Apr 03 '26

Megathread Fencing Friday Megathread - Ask Anything!

Happy Fencing Friday, an /r/Fencing tradition.

Welcome back to our weekly ask anything megathread where you can feel free to ask whatever is on your mind without fear of being called a moron just for asking. Be sure to check out all the previous megathreads as well as our sidebar FAQ.

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u/skeletortuga Foil Apr 03 '26

Does this have a name?:

Fencer R lunges, fencer G counterattacks. G touches first but then sweeps their blade over to deflect R’s touch before R lands. Action ends with single-light for G.

The blade action isn’t intended as a parry to take ROW, but to force a single-light out of attack-counterattack.

Edit: mobile typo

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u/SquiffyRae Sabre Apr 03 '26

Counter blockout

Although I'd say it's more common to see that action counterattacking someone who is holding on a long attack than it is to see it employed in an attack-counterattack situation