Beginner, intermediate and even advanced fencers in all weapons need to develop the ability to use various step sizes in their footwork to be successful. Various situations and moves in a bout call for different sized steps and rhythms.

This drill is great for helping students improve their ability to change and mix up their step sizes because it provides the fencer with “feedback” using a weapon on the floor as a tool to help them identify when they have and haven’t done their footwork correctly!