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Cavatione at the Debole (Point) – Self-Assessment
Watch the full lesson video here.
Self-assessment when performing this skill
Create a self-assessment video to compare to the master above. Perform the following actions in the video, repeated twice:
- Use a cavatione sotto to recover control on the outside line.
- Use a cavatione sotto to recover control on the inside line.
- Use a cavatione sopra to recover control on the outside line.
- Use a cavatione sopra to recover control on the inside line.
Compare your video to the master video and confirm the following details:
You completed your retreating step in time with the cavatione
You levered the pommel of the sword to move the tip up and down, keeping the lead hand in place
You found the three advantages after making each cavatione
You advanced forward only after finding the three advantages
Your footwork was smooth and crisp, your arms remained extended forward