Play #168
Created: 1/24/2026
(p.102/#2) (Coda Lunga Stretta with the Left Foot Forward vs. Sword in Presence) If your enemy is set with his right foot forward with his sword in presence, you will be placed in coda lunga stretta with your left foot forward; and there you will pass your left foot back, making in that tempo a half turn of the hand and placing yourself into porta di ferro stretta; and subsequently you will pull the right foot somewhat near the left; and then you will immediately pass the left foot forward feinting a thrust to his right flank; and subsequently you will pass the right foot towards his left side making in this tempo a half turn of the hand; and as he goes to defend against this thrust you will pass the left foot forward towards his right side, making in that tempo a half turn of the hand, pushing a thrust to the right side of his chest and in the same tempo withdrawing the hand somewhat back, 40 No target is provided for this thrust. feinting immediately a thrust to the to his left side, and as he goes to defend against said thrust, you will immediately make a great pass towards his right side, making in this tempo a half turn of the hand pushing a thrust to his chest, and the right foot needs to follow the left, and the sword will alight into a manner of guardia di faccia; and then you will immediately withdraw your left foot, making a half turn of the hand setting yourself into coda lunga stretta; and if the enemy responds with some attack you will strike his sword hand with a mezzo mandritto, and there subsequently, you will withdraw your right foot back easing yourself in coda lunga stretta.