Sword Point Control Drills.

This is a point control drill where you practice hitting tennis balls suspended on a string.

It is also demonstrates how a well balanced longsword is almost as good as a rapier in point control. The Rapier in this vid weighs 2 lb 6 oz and is aporx 47 inches long. The longsword is 54.5 inches and weighs 4 lbs. This is very long and heavy for a longsword. Most are 42 inches and weigh 3 lbs. However because all that weight is in the hilt and the blade is tapered, it is very manageable.

Subsequent to this video I did decide to remove the schilt and cut 3 inches off the tip. I just got tired of training with the heavier sword and reduced its weight to 3lbs 8oz.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• fencing
• drills
• point
• control
• sword
• training
• rapier
• longsword

[zdoshi6969]

I love thrusting

did a little fencing practice - greatly impoved my heavy fighting

[tsafa1]

I do heavy fighting too. The footwork from fencing and the well established concepts of closing off lines of attak transfers well to heavy fighting.

[gaiuslittleboot]

Interesting video. Are you right handed or left handed?

[tsafa1]

I am right handed but I can fence just as good left handed. My primary form is "case" (two rapiers).

[metal0artist0kyle]

you might be in the SCA...i dunno..hahah can you make a video tutorial on how to tip a rapier? you know the little plastic thing at the end...PLEASE MAKE A TUTORIAL ON HOW TO TIP I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

[tsafa1]

Tipping it is real easy. You buy a rubber tip. The are cheap. You can order from Zen Warrior. Not listed on their site so just call them. Don't buy their rapiers, they suck. You put a small washer inside the tip so the blade does not punch through. You then tape it down with electric tape onto the blade.

[TheEasternFighter]

Such a simple drill; yet I've never thought of doing it! If you don't mind I might have to try this technique out and tape it for my youtube channel! I will definitely give you credit for the idea - too cool!

[danielhinton13579]

i also have tenis balls hanging from my seiling wall lol, its very fun and helpful

[hjames1101]

looks helpful. ill add this to my faves.

[metal0artist0kyle]

Thanx a bunch i really appreciate it...