====== Spearfighting ======


Jeppe Permin Olivarius - Atgeirr

{{:theoretisches:hikg_2017_kurs_spydkamp.pdf|Spearfighting course HIKG 2017}} original version


===== The 2h-Spear =====

  * The weapon with the longest distance
  * The weapon with most kills on the line
  * The most important special weapon
  * Not a beginners weapon


===== Glossary =====

  * **Blind side **- the position where the opponent(spearman) can't see the attacker
  * **Suppressing fire(gaining the high ground) **- Making more attacks than the opponent
  * **Evasive combat**- moving backwards while still being able to inflict heavy casualties on the opponents
  * **The direct opponent **- The fighter right in front of the attacker
  * **Flank(ing) **- move to a position where it's easier to hit the direct opponent


===== Glossary 2 =====

  * Positions on the line
    * In front of
    * In the line
    * Behind the line
    * Out of the line


===== Select your spear, actively! =====

  * There are many different kinds of spears, all with different properties. Select actively, which one you will fight with.
    * Heavy
    * Fast
    * Wings
    * Long/short blade
  * People typically tries many different swords before selecting the one they want to fight with.
  * Select your spear type from the type of fighter you are.


===== Intuitive fighting =====

  * You follow the flow of the fight. You don't think about what you do, you just do it.
  * It gives you speed, but also gives you tunnel vision
  * You can only do, what you have trained.
  * You have no battelplan, other than to win


===== Analytical fighting =====

  * You have a better overview of the battle
  * More options to choose from
    * Choosing the right tactics at the appropriate time
  * Constantly renewing the tactics, based on the development of the battle
  * Longer response time
  * What to gain


===== The 7 fighting styles =====

  * 7 boxes is easy to remember
  * They can be used at the same time, but needs to be trained separately


==== Counterattack ====

  * Position: Behind the line (1-1½ steps). Blindside.
  * Aim: Take out opponent spears
  * Execution: Standing in the safety of the opponent's range and when the opponent attacks, you counter his attack.
  * Advantage/Disadvantage : You are safe when your are not attacking, but your selection of targets is limited.


==== Offensive ====

  * Position: In the line
  * Aim: Doing what spears does best, kill
  * Execution: Standard spear fighting
  * Advantage/Disadvantage: Lots of opponents to hit, but you are vulnerable to counterattacks and snipers


==== Defensive ====

  * Position: In the line → Behind the line
  *  Aim: Staying alive, but still keeping pressure on the opponens
  * Execution: Standing almost in line but only targeting the shields
  * Advantage/Disadvantage: You are safe when your are not attacking, but your selection of targets is limited


==== Sniper ====

  * Position: Out of the line, and steps in to attack. Blindside. Flanking
  * Aim: Kill inattentive opponents
  *  Execution: Are completely out of line, with full visibility. When seeing an inattentive opponent, or an opportunity to attack from the blind side, attacked there.
  * Advantage/Disadvantage: Can remove key personnel from the line. Requires overview. It takes time to move around the line. Less effective if opponents presses.


==== Machine gun ====

**Offensive/Defensive**

  * Position: In the Line
  * Aim: To put pressure on opponents, either by breaking pressure from the opponents or to put pressure on them when your line attacks.
  * Execution: The spear attacks in a wide range and hitting as many spots as possible(**Suppressing fire)**. Not necessarily to kill, but to slow down the opponent or put maximum pressure on them
  * Advantage/Disadvantage: You can put enormous pressure on the opponent, but you become an easy target for Counterattacks or Sniper.


==== Frontline Attacker ====

  * Position: In the line or even in front of it
  *  Aim: Using **Suppressing fire **to get the opponent to be defensive and there by having the ability to control the fight.
  * Execution: Be aggressive and dominate the opponent, so they can not attack
  * Advantage/Disadvantage: If you are good, you have control and can singlehandedly put pressure on many opponents. But you are very exposed and is a prime target.


==== Assist spear (teamwork) ====

  * Position: Close to an other spear.
  *  Aim: Through teamwork killing opponents
  *  Execution: Working with direct opponent, either by opening the shielding or by luring the spear forward in the line. So that your teammate can make the kill.
  * Advantage/Disadvantage: You can hit opponents who are skilled defensive. Requires training in coordination and cooperation.


===== Opsumering =====

  * Choose a spear that fits your style
  * Know and use the different styles
  * Learn to alternate between Intuitive and Analytical fighting
  * The spear is a highly specialized weapons, and not a peasant weapon