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4. The Referee must use the following signals (see Figure 3a-b)
On Guard)
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Foe the fences adopt
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Tostep ning before» tn eee
Fae eects ea oc Sag tee
/‘nsack) ‘tobonarentin eters ial
Stop Hit/ sa (Touch ine
( caine) Touch ) (Point )
\ Rennise \ sani yy
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ts + |
Amiersaptatecmatad}ion Abuhngrenagietiahacwen _ Ourjentemtye
eae on eRe Ses tena terest
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No a ‘ Parry/ /
(exo (Coane me)
valid)
cng eA lll cy
cnet a lca nthe Retr gh
Figure 3a. Referee Hand Signals
2 Version 4/1/14
USA Fencing Rules For Competition Double touch) Coins”)
Gimultaneous,
‘Simultaneous attacks No touch or warning,
Preparation
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—>
——
Offensive action from the fencer Incorrect attack oF Fiposte from
‘nthe Referee’s right; too short the fencer on the Referee's right
‘and does not hit
Yellow Card: warning.
Red Card: touch against
Black Card: exclusion
By mimicry, the Referee demonstrates the offence of the
fencer on the right and shows the card corresponding to
NOTES the offence concerned
1. The Referee analyzes the fencing and announces his decisions by means of the signals and
words above
In following the fencing phrase, the Referee uses the following words without making the
signals: “Riposte,” “Counter-riposte
The signal for “Attack”
“Redoublement,
The fencers may politely ask the Referee for a more complete analysis ofthe fencing phrase.
4. Each signal must last 1-2 seconds, be expressive and be correctly made. Above they refer to
the fencer on the Referee’s right.
Figure 3b. Referee Hand Signals
USA Fencing Rules For Competition 2 Version 4/1/14
Iso used for the following actions: “Remise,” "Reprise
