Play #19
Created: 1/24/2026
(p.57/#2) (Coda Lunga Stretta with the Left Foot Forward vs. Porta di Ferro Stretta) If your enemy is set in porta di ferro stretta with the right foot forward you will be set in coda lunga stretta with the left foot forward; and then you will pass the right foot in a great pass forwards, while you make a half turn of the hand, driving the true edge of your sword into that of the enemy, pressing it somewhat towards his right side and towards the ground, and with remarkable quickness you will extend a thrust to his flank behind his sword; and if he should defend with his sword taking your sword aside to your right, and finding himself in guardia di intrare, then you will pass the left foot towards his right side, turning a roverso fendente onto his head or onto his sword hand, the right foot following behind the left; and note that if you do not wish to throw the aforementioned roverso, you may also make a presa with your left hand to his sword or to his sword hand, striking him then wheresoever you wish, the right foot following faithfully behind the left in that presa.