A lefty has a huge disadvantage when starting to sword fight. Usually we have nobody to teach us how to fight. We basically have to learn everything backwards. Even when we have someone to teach it is a big adjustment.
With that said the article isn't to far off base on the shots we use. I know I use the high cross the most. I basically go from high cross to straigh shot at body on the weapon side to slot shot. I hardly ever use a wrap. I'm just not a big fan of them. I do have a few other shots but only use them when in trouble. Why use low percantage shots when you don't need to? Unless you are a lefty in eryndor. heh
To say most leftys suck is crazy though. How is using effective shots sucking? Sure they all aren't top level but thats a pretty crazy statement. Lefties don't fight like righties so they suck? If we fought like righties we would suck.
Knowing how to beat a lefty is really easy to type but being able to do it is another thing.
If you really really really need to beat a lefty I can tell you how. Keep your shield up and don't swing. Wait for us to try an open you up then hit the arm/shoulder. Pretty simple. Alot of times I get so used to just killing 8 or 9 people in a row pretty effortlessly. So when I run into someone who isn't a top guy I get lazy and don't always commit to swings or even try half the time. Stay paitient and take advantage. This works with righties too!!!! I hate arm hunting but thats the best way.
Best thing the article says is for righties to learn how to block with your weapon. Probably the most underrated aspect along with footwork. Key with weapon blocking is just practice. It's going to take atleast a month of practicing 3 days a week to grasp it even a little. It is worth it though. It was the main thing I was missing for a long time.
The main thing the guy is leaving out is timing. This is a huge part in fighting as a lefty and against one. Our arm/side is constantly under attack. We develop weapon blocking to counter act that which opens up tons of angles for attacks. We have to know when to throw those shots because they are predictable.
Thats why I'm crazy good on the field where I can use stuff that distracts fighters to easily kill them. Where as one on one it is easy to block my shots and makes it a tougher fight.
Fight me like you do one on one durring a battle my right handed friend Ed standing next to me will kill you. Thats another article though.
Take what you can from the article and use it against me. Only thing is I have 6 years of practice. Have fun catching up.
As far as 2 weapon fighters... Get shields.
[ July 17, 2008: Message edited by: -Ori- ]
