From the basic on guard position the fencer steps forwards and backwards maintining the on guard position:
A Step Forward is performed by moving the leading foot forward and then bringing the rear foot up to finish in the same position but a step forward.
The balance shifts forward progressively leading with the front foot, then drawing the rear foot forward.
A Step Back is performed by moving the rear foot backward and then bringing the leading foot back to finish in the same position but a step back.
The balance shifts back progressively leading with the toe of the rear foot, then shifting weight to draw the front foot back.
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