(p.164/#2) (Coda Lunga Stretta vs. Coda Lunga Stretta) Having the sword alone, you may act in coda lunga stretta with the right foot forward against the enemy keeping your left hand resting upon the flank. In this placement you will be able to stringere, making your left foot gather forward behind the right without actually moving to attack; being in a narrow stance will better enable you to attack him, and to withdraw should he make some attack to disconcert you (ie a provocation). And so he is pressed, being now obliged to make some attack or to retreat back. If he should do neither, and simply remain opposing you in the same guard, you will lift a rising falso to his sword hand, and passing the right foot somewhat forward, you will turn a mandritto to his head that stops in porta di ferro stretta.