Sabre Ref Exam Study Guide

S15. With no penalties given in the bout, Fencer X makes a flèche-attack. While retreating, Fencer Y makes a stop-cut. Neither of these actions lands. Both fencers immediately remise their actions and their remises land at the same time. What should the Referee do? A- Award a touch for Fencer X. B- No touches awarded. Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD. C- Award a touch for Fencer Y. {Ans: S15. Answer: (B). In this situation, the fleche attack is the reason for the halt. The touches that occur after the halt are not allowed. So "halt" and Yellow Card. Relevant Rule(s): t.101.5, t.170}S7. Fencer Y attacks and is parried. Fencer X's riposte clearly and audibly hits Fencer Y on the mask as Fencer Y makes a remise which also lands. Only a light for Fencer Y has registered on the machine. It is found that the mask cord for Fencer Y has become detached. What should the Referee do? A- Award touch for Fencer X despite the fact that the machine did not register a touch. B- Award touch for Fencer Y. C- Do not award any touch. Have Fencer Y reattach the mask cord. {Ans: S7. Answer: