(see Intention).

a tactic where the first offensive is a ploy in order to launch a premeditated second offensive exploiting the opponent's response (e.g. first counter riposte, counter-time, remise)

A fencing phrase where the initial action is used to set up a tactic of second intent. See COUNTER-TIME.

A tactic in which a fencer executes a convincing, yet false, action in hopes of drawing a true, committed reaction from their opponent.

a false action used to draw a response from the opponent, which will open the opportunity for the intended action that follows, typically a counter-riposte.

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