Does having speed and skill enough to win a sparring?

Having a good speed and skills are just a micro advantage. However in a ring you require a lot more than that. A macro strategy will determine you of winning or losing a match.

This is because different opponent will have different skills and speed and therefore the overall strategy is required to overcome the speed and skill of the opponent. The most effective strategy is to trap the opponent to attack and get ready for counter attack. This is achieved by taking a few steps back. You may know the opponent is in the attacking mode if he or she is advancing more than one step towards you. This may be applied if you alreading leading the game with extra points ahead. In the same light, you may attack the opponent first when they are in attacking mode. This will leave the opponent offguard and may not ready to launch a counter attack.

Remember, the idea is not to let them know you are coming and therefore attacking an opponent when you are in defensive mode is really a suprise. The trap may not be applicable when you are dealing with an experience opponent. He or she might sense that it is a trap and might be taking serious precautions by not attacking immeadiately. If this is the case you need to be careful as the opponent is also ready to counter you should you launch an attack.

Sometimes, it is not according to your game plan and you now have to rely on you speed and skill. Just remember to always be on a defensive mode even when you are in attacking mode.