You must have heard and read about Lord Krishna's Rasleela. You must have seen 'Raas' in the serials coming on TV too. Raas can take many forms. If you are fond of cricket, then your Indian team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja must have seen fencing with the bat after winning the match or scoring a half-century. If this work is done with the sword, then it is called 'Talvar Raas'.
In ancient times, wars were often won by the skill of the sword. Therefore, it was necessary for the princes and warriors to be proficient in sword fighting. Although there is no use of swords in today's era, yet the hobby of sword fighting is still rising in the heads of the people. Therefore, his hobby is being fulfilled in the form of sports. To earn proficiency in this game, hard work is required.
What is a fencing field like?
The fencing field is called piste. This game can be played both indoor or outdoor. The floor of the field is made of wood, rubber or plastic. It should have adequate lighting in the ground. The length of the field is 19 meters and the width is 2 meters.
How to play fencing?
This game is played between two players. Both the players stand at a distance of 2 meters. To start the game, the president utters a special word 'alez', which means 'start the match'. If the competition is to be stopped, another special word is called 'halte' which means 'to stop the match'.
How to score in Fencing?
In the preliminary round, the same swordsman who scores the first five points by striking the opponent is declared the winner. Usually the duration of this game is 6 minutes, but when a player is declared the winner in the preliminary round, then in that case the duration is 10 minutes. A warning is given a minute in advance. Although women take less interest in this game, but if they want to play, the duration of the game is 8 minutes and they are also warned one minute in advance.
How do you attack and defend in fencing?
There are two forms of this game - attacking the opponent and protecting yourself from the attack of the opponent. Unless a player attacks his opponent, the opposing player should not defend himself from the attack. When there is a mixed attack, the defensive player makes a defensive strike on his opponent.
What is the fencing dress like?
Players wear white and strong clothes. It is necessary to wear a mask on the face, gloves with padded hands, jacket and for women, chest-cover.
How to give numbers in fencing?
In today's era in the game of fencing, a machine is used to sum and find out the numbers. With the help of 'Api', players strike within 25th of a second. In this situation a double hit is recorded. In the event of a foul, when both opponents attack simultaneously, there is a situation of simultaneous action, so it is not considered a double hit.
How does a foul happen in the sport of fencing?
1. Foul is given for disobeying the rules.
2. Throwing a sword is also considered a foul.
3. Incorrect sword fighting also comes under foul.
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