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Basic knowledge

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The effective scoring parts of the heavy sword are the whole body, including the head, trunk, limbs and shoes. The scoring method is also relatively simple. You only need to stab the opponent with the sword to get points, and there is no need to judge the right of way.

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The heavy sword is the heaviest of the three sword types (no more than 770 grams) . The hand guard is also larger to increase the protection of the fingers.

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Scoring system

The two colors represent the two fencers.
When the color light is on
, the fencer of that color has scored a valid point and needs to return to the starting line and start again.

The heavy sword will score points and light up in a color if it hits the target . There is no white light.
There is also a simultaneous score

Supervised by

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製作者

製作者

Chan Yan Hang

The Education University of Hong Kong-
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching

Prof. CHOW Hung Kay, Daniel

The Education University of Hong Kong -
Chair Professor of Health and Sports Science

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