How to Make a Target for Fencing Practice.

This will show you a simple way to make a target to practice fencing with easy to obtain items.

Gather Your Materials.

You'll need a couple of things for this instructable.
-A tennis ball
-A knife or other sharp device for punching a hole in said tennis ball
-String
-Lighter (if you use nylon string, for fusing the ends to prevent fraying)
-A "S" hook
-A washer

Getting Started.

Okay, to start off, we need to punch a hole in the tennis ball.
So, take your knife and make a slice in it, about as wide as the washer's diameter, a little bit off won't make a huge difference.

Adding the String.

Now we need to find a way to get this to hang from the ceiling. So we're going to put the string through the hole in the washer and tie a figure 8 knot, This is a really good place to learn the figure 8 knot.
Now we have to get the washer into the ball. So either squeeze the ball perpendicular to the cut you made or put it in a vice with the sides of the vice perpendicular to the cut. This opens up the ball. Now push the washer with the sting tied to it through the hole.

Now Attach the "S" Hook.

Now figure out about how far your blade will be from the ceiling when you lunge and tie a loop right around that spot on your string. Now put the loop on the S hook and clamp that part closed so the string doesn't slide out when you practice.

You're Done!

Now just find somewhere to hang the target and get practicing, these targets do wonders for your point control and lunges.