Description
When we sheltered in place we made a large batch of colored practice wall targets in a variety of bright colors! Pair one of these limited edition targets with our Fencing Practice Ball and add new variations to your at-home practice. Available only while supplies last!
Classical Fencing Practice Ball
Step up your home practice with our Fencing Practice Ball. Regular practice on the ball can quickly develop crucial skills required of classical fencers. Develop point control by directly hitting the ball at extension, demi-lunge, and lunge distances. Set the ball swinging side to side and develop finger dexterity by disengaging around it. Perfect your tempo by feinting opposite the ball’s movement. These and more drills are recommended below!
Fencing Practice Target & Ball
We incorporated a hook in the baseplate of the Practice Ball to hang our cushioned wall target. The two together give you much more flexibility in your home practice. Click here!
Suggested Exercises with the Ball
Point Control: Take your extension distance to the ball and practice hitting the center in all the hand positions you know. Then expand the distance and practice at your demi-lunge and lunge distance.
Finger Dexterity: Position yourself on guard at a close enough distance so that the point of your weapon is one inch past the ball. Set the ball swinging side to side and practice disengaging around the ball. Repeat for various high-line hand positions (4th & 6th).
Feints: Set yourself on guardat extension distance to the ball and set it swinging side to side. As the ball reaches it’s apex on each side, feint with a full extension to the opposite side. Deceive the ball as it returns and feint laterally to the opposite side again.
Stop Thrust & Lungeback: Set yourself on guard at extension distance to the ball and set it swinging lightly front to back. Hit the ball with a lunge backwards or stop thrust as it returns forward from it’s swing.
Mounting Instructions & Adjusting
- Determine the location
- Measure 62″ up from the floor
- Drill two level holes 4 ” apart (1/4″ holes if using drywall anchors, 1/8″ without)
- Add the drywall anchors (if using) and screw the screws into place
- Mount the Practice Ball over these screws.
We’ve engineered our Practice Ball to lock securely into place at 90 degrees and also when collapsed against the wall when not in use. The ball is suspended by black paracord and the height of the ball is quickly adjusted by knots in the cord anchoring it to the swing arm. You can use the knots we tied or add any of your own to tailor the height to fit you.
Specifications
- Stainless steel swing arm and base with locking bronze hinge
- Built-in hook to hang Fencing Practice Target
- Adjustable paracord with preset knots to change ball height
- Drywall anchor and screws included
- Recommended for foil, epee, or sabre
