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Originally Posted by
Con_Stripes 
Quite often, especially for those who spend time observing or participating in many duels, it becomes relatively simple to figure out who is likely to win or at the very least, who is more likely to lose. This is why it is important to vary your tactics and not become predictable and when you are dueling yourself, being able to read the ebb and flow of the duel so that you know whether you should attack, counter or defend and when to do which. What do these three terms mean?"
Miranda had a deep frown of concentration as she watched the other students practicing the spell. Listening to Truebridge, she nodded in understanding and was now quite eager to try the spell.
But she had to answer the Professor's question first.
"Sir," she raised her hand,
"... attacking is when you start casting spells to incapacitate the opponent, hoping to get the advantage of surprise, maybe. A good 'Expelliarmus' could be wise to start with...?" This was what he was asking for, right?
Akward. Nevermind, move on,
"Counter, that's when you want to disable the attacking spell with one of your own. For example, the opponent sends you a stunner, and you counter it with a 'Finite' to reduce the power from the spell...hopefully to stop it all together.
Defending is when you shield yourself from the attacks of the other person, trying to deflect the spells from hurting you and, if you need to, get a moment to take a breather and regain your focus. That would be using 'Protego' perhaps..." Well, duh.
Maybe.
"Sir, can I have a go?" She asked, biting her lower lip.
She stood up and started to make her way to join the others in the 'testing' group.