Play #5

Created: 1/24/2026

(p.51#3) (Coda Lunga Stretta (L) vs. Coda Lunga Stretta or Porta di Ferro Stretta) If your enemy is set in coda lunga stretta with the right foot forward or in porta di ferro stretta, and you are set in coda lunga stretta but with the left foot forward; there you will make a feint of pushing a thrust to the right flank; and as soon as he makes some movement to defend himself, you will subsequently make a sfalsata 30 of your sword under his, and in that in that tempo you will pass the right foot in a great step towards his left side and while stepping you will drive the true edge of your sword into his, knocking it down somewhat towards the ground, or at least pushing it a little towards his right side, so that you may then push the point of your sword into his flank making your left foot follow faithfully behind the right, the sword ending in guardia di intrare; note that this attack needs to do be done such that you strongly force his sword away with yours, and that you allow your body to turn as much as is possible because this will then leave you finished in a noble aspect.