(p.155/#1) (Coda Lunga Stretta or Coda Lunga Alta as Patiente) Being in coda lunga stretta, or coda lunga alta with the left foot forward; if he should throw some attack to your sword hand, or sword arm, or just that you will have to defend with the sword against some other attack he has in mind, you will be alert that in the tempo, that he throws the aforementioned attack with will withdraw your sword hand somewhat back, making his attack come up empty; and passing subsequently with your right foot in a great pass forward, pushing a thrust to his flank, but note that this must be made quickly; then you will withdraw the right foot back, setting yourself in coda lunga stretta.