Foil Fencing Study sheet Terms: Advance- to move forward in the guard position Attack- an attempt to hit the opponent Beat- a sharp tap against the opponents blade to clear the way for an offensive hit Change of engagement- the act of going from one line to engage the blade in another Cut over- a simple attack that is made by lifting the blade over the opponentÂ’s blade to hit in the opposite line Disengage- a simple attack that is made by leaving the line of engagement to hit in another Engagement- the ... It goes to the fencer who first extends his arm or initiates an attack or who paries an attack Reposte- an answering attack made by a fencer after he has successfully defended himself Simple attack- an attack consisting of just one ...
