Play #356
Created: 1/24/2026
Updated: 1/24/2026
(p.157/#3) (Coda Lunga Stretta with the Left Foot Forward vs. Coda Lunga Stretta or Porta di Ferro Stretta) Remaining in coda lunga stretta with the left foot forward and he set in coda lunga stretta or porta di ferro stretta with his right foot forward; you will pass with your right foot somewhat towards his left side, while feinting a thrust to the right side of his chest; but then you will quickly withdraw the hand somewhat back and push another thrust to the left side of his face, and note that this thrust will not be to wound your enemy but to bring you into a true edge to true edge (mezza spada) with him, in the way of guardia di intrare, and in this the left leg must follow somewhat behind the right; and if he should want to defend himself you will immediately be able to strike the front leg with a rising mezzo mandritto that does not pass guardia di intrare; and then withdrawing your right foot back, you will set yourself into coda lunga stretta.