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The fencer on the right has just completed his beat quarte-thrust.Notice that the fencer on the left's point is off the target when the thrust is completed.
The fencer on the right begins his lunge:toes up first, arm having been completely extended.Opposing point still out of line.
Again, the fencer on the right has completed his beat-thrust.Notice that the blade on the left is still moving.
The fencer on the right has just completed her beat quarte-thrust.Notice that the fencer on the left's point is still out of line when the thrust is completed.
The fencer on the right begins her lunge:toes up first, arm having been completely extended. (Familiar, isn't it?)
The fencer on the left is mid-beat. Notice the movement of the blade:throwing the point, not moving the hand. The beat is not simply a more forceful parry.
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