The Piste

I simplified the explanation of each of these topics.  For an indepth study of each topic please consult the documentation section of this web site for the USFA rulebook, or the bibliography of books written by much more competent instructors and authors

The Piste measures a total 14 meters long, 1.5 to 2 meters in width.  Each fencer begins 2 meters from the centerline at the On Gaurd lines, placing them 4 meters apart.

Clubs usually contain 3 to 4 pistes, but I fenced at clubs with as little as 2 shortened strips, and as many as eight.  When not competing, fencing in a friendly training session or match, one can fence in a smaller space.  

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Written 9-12-99 by David K. Grant
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