Play #569
Created: 1/24/2026
(p.205/#7) (Poleaxe in Armor) (Porta di Ferro Stretta vs. Guardia Alta; as Patiente) If you should find your enemy with his left foot forward and with his axe in the manner of guardia alta, and you should be with your axe in the manner of porta di ferro stretta, and with your right foot forward, and if there your enemy should throw some cut to your head, you will immediately pass forward with your left foot, defending yourself with the heel of the haft, and this done you will be able to immediately push your heel-spike into his throat, or taking him with the heel of the haft into his throat, throwing him towards your left side such that you send him to the ground, much to his displeasure.