Play #553
Created: 1/24/2026
(p.201/#1) (Sword and Armored Gauntlet) (Coda Lunga Stretta vs. Coda Lunga Stretta) Finding yourself in coda lunga stretta with the right foot forward against your enemy and he in found in the same, or in porta di ferro stretta with the right foot forward , you will be able to keep the gauntlet accompanying always the sword hand, and there you will feint a punta ferma to the left side o the gut, as he should make to defend it you will be able to pass with your left foot forward towards his left side turning your sword under his and in that same tempo you will take your sword with your gauntlet hand four fingers from the guard, and then with both hands shove with the greatest force a thrust to the right side of his chest, and after that is done you will withdraw the left foot back setting yourself again in coda lunga stretta with the right foot forward; and if he should lift the sword to defend against your thrust although it not known how as he will not have as much strength in one hand as you have in two, while passing forward the point to strike his chest, (if he has lifted his sword to block your thrust) you will then be able to make a presa to his sword with your gauntlet hand, attacking him then wherever you wish.