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Throwing the Sword

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Re: Throwing the Sword

Postby JimC » Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:14 am

As a thought, often in armour the visor would not be affixed or lowered. I have no doubt that the throwing skill was up to hitting the face reliably.
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Re: Throwing the Sword

Postby Richard Marsden » Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:54 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnieCvGo6Yw&list=UUj9oMAlSKNibbWffk6839Qw&index=4&feature=plcp

From the Socal Event, 3:07

Myles deflects a sword-throw from someone who earns a foul in the tournament. The person runs away afterward and Myles gives chase.
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Re: Throwing the Sword

Postby Jason Taylor » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:15 pm

One good-natured foul. :)
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