Which sabre fencer is the best at counterattacking?

Wow, great breakdown of that distance trap. May try something similar in foil.

Excellent again. You're killing it at the moment. I think it's worth saying that the distance trap has to be believable - attacker has to believe that defender CAN retreat and pull him short if he attacks too short distance (lunge/step lunge) - this FORCES the attacker to attack long (two-step lunge or more), and opens up the timing for the counter attack (with blockout) against the held attack. If they don't believe then attacker can just hold distance and push defender to the back where they run out of options.

Amazing work you've done! I am binge-watching your videos; it is shame that I hadn't found your chaņnel before. Well, counterattacks and different tactics how to gain a legitimit right for a counterattack had been my favourites while my modest career in sabre, 1972-81. So brilliantly explained by you all this stuff; kudos!

Great video! I love watching these informational vids, I really learn a lot from them!

Ive been trying to master counter attacks lately and some of these tips are actually helping especially the distance traps, i use it for the counter attack from up also known as cobra when u hit in hand and swing back, i on purpose stupidly rush inside the middle and then just do the counter attack to the glove and run back, also the point that's very useful too but i didnt know abt the blade search trick, will use that too. Thanks 🙏

Great video 👍

Wow! Heathcock is very good at counterattack 4 distance parries

awesome

Meanwhile in epee Opponent: *lunges* Counterattacker: *stab* *stab* *stab* *stab*

A lot of these point on line ones lose right of way when breaking at the wrist. But who cares if you can get one light.