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Drill Library

A starter library of six training drills organised by theme. Share with club coaches, parents and self-directed athletes. Video demos are being added through 2026.

Footwork 8 min U12+

Advance-retreat ladder

On the coach's call, advance 3 / retreat 2 on cue. Build to random sequences. Goal: crisp en-garde, consistent distance.

Point control 10 min All levels

Thumb-track on wall tape

Wall-lunge onto coloured tape targets with weapon-arm extension. 3 sets of 20 hits, alternating targets.

Distance 6 min U15+

Shadow mirror

One partner leads footwork, the other mirrors at exact lunge distance. Add tempo changes every 30 seconds.

Parry-riposte 8 min U15+

Blind parry 6 to riposte

Coach cues attack to outside line; student parries sixte and ripostes target. Switch to quarte halfway.

Tactics 15 min U18+

3-touch decision games

Mini-bouts with scored tactical objective (e.g., only counter-attacks count). Teaches decision-making under pressure.

Conditioning 4 min U15+

Lunge-recover Tabata

8 × (20 s max lunge-recover / 10 s rest). Measure reps per block; track personal bests weekly.

Submit a drill

Coaches, share a drill that works for your athletes. Approved submissions are credited to you and your club.

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