Practice

"Fencing is won with the feet." Lead foot pointing forward, trailing foot pointing to the side, eight inches apart, heels in line. Advance -- lift the lead foot, toe first then heel, push and extend, now lift the back foot (lift, lift, don't drag, lift), bring forward. Retreat -- lift the back foot (Scott, you're dragging, gotta lift), push back from the front leg, plant the back, raise the front toe (lift, keep your knees bent that will help), then the heel, step back (lift!). Lunge -- extend the front leg, push hard off the rear leg, full extension.