Play #347

Created: 1/24/2026

(p.155/#3) (Coda Lunga Stretta vs. Coda Lunga Stretta or Porta di Ferro Stretta) If your enemy is set in coda lunga stretta or in porta di ferro stretta with the right foot forward, you will also be in coda lunga stretta with the right foot forward; and there you will feint a mezzo mandritto to his sword hand, and nonetheless push a thrust under his sword to the right side of his chest, stepping forward in that tempo with the right foot; then turning subsequently to pass with the left foot forward, and making a half turn of the hand, you may push a punta ferma to the chest; and if he should defend against this in some way, you will make forcefully a presa to his sword, or to his sword hand with your left hand.