Important real world question

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3. I can think of 3 reasons, the first two concerning filmmaking, the 3rd concerning

fictional reality.

1) The actual experts in swords, rapiers, etc., who are likely hired to coach the actors never used light sabers. and filmmakers have specific moves in mind already because of old fight scenes.

2) You'll need more special effects (so more expense) slicing sideways.

3) In whatever fictional universe light sabers exist, they'll likely use more energy if swept sideways through a mass than pulled backward, so yanking the blade back would conserve battery power, whatever the hell they're using.