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What are the primary rules differences between the USFA and the AFL in épée?

April 26, 2017AFL differences primary rules USFA

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What are the primary rules differences between the USFA and the AFL in épée?

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• Epée bouts are for one touch. • A double touch counts as a defeat for both fencers. • A 0-0 tie due to time expiring is also recorded as a 1-1 double defeat. • Double defeats are used to break ties on victories, making a double defeat slightly worse than a straight defeat. • Each fencer can step off the end line once, making for a virtual 28-meter strip.