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What is Lunge in Fencing?

The fundamental attacking footwork: a sudden extension of the front leg driving the body and blade forward while the back leg stays planted. It converts a safe distance into hitting distance in a fraction of a second.

Example: Her lunge covered two metres and caught the shoulder.

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PisteRight of way (priority)FoilÉpéeSabreEn gardeAllez / HalteFlèche
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