Re: Thrusts to the Side of the Head

[Logan & Arielle <sirlogan@mail.clt.bellsouth.net>]

Poster: Logan & Arielle <sirlogan@mail.clt.bellsouth.net>

Ok lets go with your idea that moving your head, no matter which way, to avoid
a face thrust is like lifting your leg to avoid a leg blow.  I just want to
know who you think is going to make that call?  If a spearman thrusts at my
face and I move my head to cause the blow to glance/miss, are you going to
come in saying "I know for a fact that Logan tilted/turned his head so that
the thrust would land on an area that is impervious to thrusts.  Therefore he
is dead!".  I certainly would never put myself in a situation like that as it
is totally impracticable.  The ruling is a good one that not only has the
sense of realism, but does indeed provide a level of safety.  If thrusting to
the side of the head will achieve nothing for you against your opponent, you
(being most people in this case) won't waste your time with it.  I don't see
too many fighters out there beating the crap out of the middle of someone's
shield.

Duke Logan

Mike Ward wrote:

> Poster: Mike Ward <mward2@polaris.umuc.edu>
>
> Fighters and Marshalls,
>
> This rule (4.E.) does not reduce the safety concerns in this matter at
> all. It does not prevent fighters from thrusting to the head, but only
> allows the recipient to ignore a shot that lands there, regardless of
> power or accuracy.
>
> As for those who would use this rule to avoid a face
> thrust,  I think a solution can be found in the way we deal
> with fighters moving non-eliglible targets (hands and lower legs)into
> the target area, then the shot will still count where it lands, if it is a
> telling blow. This way, sneaks who try to avoid
> death by looking away will get what they deserve, and others will not get
> blind sided.
> However this is only a solution to the problem that the rule itself has
> created.
>
> Do not confuse this head turning action with with dodging and
> causing glancing shots, this will still happen. The problem is
> substituting an area that can't have a telling blow for one that can.
>
> This rule does not contribute to the safety or enjoyment of the sport, and
> it should be reconsidered if it is necessary or even beneficial.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Smegmar
>
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