Notes on scouting, tournament preparation, and the craft of fencing.https://pisteiqapp.com/en-ushttps://pisteiqapp.com/blog/how-elite-fencers-scout-opponents/https://pisteiqapp.com/blog/how-elite-fencers-scout-opponents/The best fencers don't trust their memory. They keep a scouting book. Here's how to build one that actually helps you win the next bout.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://pisteiqapp.com/blog/what-to-log-during-a-fencing-pool/https://pisteiqapp.com/blog/what-to-log-during-a-fencing-pool/Pools move fast. Here's the minimum a scouting fencer should capture per bout — and how to do it without losing focus on the next match.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://pisteiqapp.com/blog/scouting-by-weapon-foil-epee-sabre/https://pisteiqapp.com/blog/scouting-by-weapon-foil-epee-sabre/Every fencing weapon rewards a different scouting model. Here's what each weapon actually wants you to remember about an opponent — and what to ignore.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://pisteiqapp.com/blog/pre-de-preparation-using-h2h/https://pisteiqapp.com/blog/pre-de-preparation-using-h2h/DE brackets reward fencers who know who they're about to fence. Here's a routine for using head-to-head history between the pool close and the DE start.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://pisteiqapp.com/blog/team-scouting-coaches-guide/https://pisteiqapp.com/blog/team-scouting-coaches-guide/How a coaching team can share opponent scouting without losing control of source-of-truth notes. The case for read-only sharing, with a practical workflow.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://pisteiqapp.com/blog/paper-to-digital-fencing-notes/https://pisteiqapp.com/blog/paper-to-digital-fencing-notes/A practical guide for fencers with years of handwritten scouting notes. What to migrate, what to leave behind, and the structure that survives the transition.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT