FOOTWORK

Advance : a movement forward by step, cross, or balestra.

 

Retreat : step back; opposite of advance.

 

Fleche : an attack in which the aggressor leaps off his leading foot, attempts to make the hit, and then passes the opponent at a run. 

 

Lunge : an attack made by extending the rear leg and landing on the bent front leg.

 

Balestra : a forward hop or jump, typically followed by an attack such as a lunge or fleche.

Practicing footwork helps build stamina and helps gain control of the strip.