After the Tournament: Review
This is where one day of fencing becomes a roadmap. In a few focused minutes, you’ll capture the patterns that decided your bouts, tag the key moments on video without getting lost, and convert it all into simple If–Then rules you can practice tomorrow.
This is a fast, three-step review that turns emotion into clear, repeatable progress.
Step 1 — Capture Fast (same day, ≤10 minutes)
Log patterns while details are fresh and emotions are cooling: what consistently worked, where points leaked, and which moments swung bouts (first two exchanges, mid-bout switches, endgame at 13–11/14–14).
Keep language external and specific (e.g., late on second step, drops high line, counter-hit on my prep).
Note state cues that affected performance (energy dips, focus breaks) and what restored control (breathing, cue word, set play).
Step 2 — Analyze with Structure (T+24–48 hours)
First pass (no pausing): watch flow and momentum without fixating on individual mistakes.
Second pass (tagging):
Start phase: win rate on first two exchanges.
Plan discipline: did A→B→C switches happen every few points when needed?
Score-state behavior: up/tied/down risk management; unfavorable doubles in épée; right-of-way errors in foil/sabre.
Endgame execution: did pre-scripted patterns appear at 13–11 and 14–14, and did they hold?
Summarize three leverage themes: one technical (mechanics/timing), one tactical (distance/tempo/line choices), one mental (focus/reset).
Step 3 — Convert to Action & Debrief with Coach (T+48–72 hours)
Translate themes into clear implementation rules you can execute under stress (e.g., when Plan A stalls twice, switch to B on the next start; after two against, run the 10-second reset and a trusted action).
Choose a single measurable target for the next event (e.g., win ≥60% of first exchanges; zero unfavorable doubles when behind; execute endgame scripts on cue).
Coach review (10–15 minutes):
Structure the conversation: 3 minutes recap, 5–7 minutes patterns, 3–5 minutes actions.
Use external, specific language; avoid identity labels and post-hoc stories.
Align on two to three practice blocks for the coming week: one drill for the technical theme, one tactical scenario vs. a partner who mimics the problematic style, and one timed mental routine (pre-bout focus + in-bout reset).
Confirm how progress will be tracked (simple metric and check-in at the next session).
Outcome: a calm, one-page plan you can train immediately—short list of drills, clear If–Then decision rules, and a single metric to beat at your next tournament.
The Post-Tournament Review
When the emotions fade and the venue lights go dark, your best gains are still on the table. A smart post-tournament review can turn one long day into weeks of targeted progress—without adding more hours to your training. The goal isn’t to rehash every touch; it’s to spot the few patterns that kept showing up and fix them with precision.
Imagine knowing exactly why the first exchanges slipped, which mid-bout switches actually worked, and how you’ll close at 13–11 next time. With a simple, athlete-friendly review, you replace vague “be more aggressive” notes with clear If–Then rules you can execute under pressure.
Click “Learn more” to see a fast, three-step system: capture the right data in minutes, tag video without getting lost, and convert findings into a one-page plan you can practice tomorrow. No spirals, no guesswork—just clean, usable insights that move you forward touch by touch.