So i was thinking, if dayz is all about realism why are guys chasing each other with axes while running in circles and hitting each other 20 times before dying?
I think a good solution for this problem would be the flinching of players so that when you get hit you duck in pain and the other player would get a nice finish on you. This would not only contribute to realism but also reward a surprise attack.
Of course this could also be applied to getting shot, where when you get hit you'll trip or something to make a followup shot much easier.