This article is from the Lefthanders FAQ, by Barry D. Benowitz b.benowitz@telesciences.com with numerous contributions by others.
Fencing is a sport where the very best practitioners don't think,
but react. This requires practice, practice, practice in order to
develop an instinctual approach. The scarcity of left-handers means
that right-handers don't get a chance to practice (usually) and fail
to develop that edge. Conversely, left-handers practice against right-
handers frequently which give them more chances to develop a high skill
level.
Thanks:
Malcolm Glennie Holmes <malcolm.glennie-holmes@smtpgwy.agric.nsw.gov.au>
 
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