Purpose. Fencing is a very old sport with well-developed pedagogies for techniques and tactics. Contemporary fencers reap the rewards of this history and combine it with the advantages of modern science, training methods, and sport theory.It is surprising then that so very little is published on the topic of how height affects fencing; hence, the aim of this study was to determine the tactical wheel for Egyptian epee fencers according to the height differences. Methods. Data were collected on professional Epee fencers, all of them are members in the Egyptian fencing federation during the 2011-2012 seasons. The committee granted ethical approval from the Egyptian fencing federation. 16 fencers (10high fencers (above 180 cm), 6 short fencers (under 180 cm). All of them participated in the national Egyptian championship . Results. Each fencer is characterized by its unique physical and physiological demands in different high , and the fencer puts his strategy according to his physical abilities.The tall fencer tries to benefit from his high , so , he used the distance strategy but the short fencer used the timing (tempo). Conclusions. This analysis has shown that the The characters of short fencer a. Lack of reach means attacking or counterattacking to deep target without controlling b. The opponent`s blade is risky if not suicidal. c. Success requires greater skill than simply extending the arm. d. A smaller frame may have less strength and mass. e. May be required to be quicker and faster in order to be successful. f. May be required to expend more energy during the bout in order to accomplish his g. Goals. The characters of tall fencer a. The taller fencer has an advantage at greater distance because of his or her reach. b. Long arms create longer trusts that aid all offensive and counter offensive actions. c. With height there may be associated strength and mass. d. Height and strength may aid in creating a psychological advantage. e. Actions from the shorter fencer that normally would score with a single touch against f. An opponent of similar height have a greater chance of ending in a double touch if the g. Taller fencer counterattacks to the easy to hit the torso h. Long lunges tend to be harder or slower to recover from. i. If a long attack misses he`s at risk. And coaches must be developed and modified their tactical training according to individual capacity.
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