Play #654
Created: 1/24/2026
(p.231/#4) (Coda Lunga Stretta with the Left Foot Forward vs. Sword in Presence) Remaining in coda lunga stretta with the left foot forward and your enemy having his sword in presence with his right foot forward; there you will pull the left foot somewhat near the right, and without stopping you will immediately pass the right foot forward making a rising falso underneath the enemy's sword, along with a feint of turning a mandritto to his left temple, or to his sword, and in this same tempo you will pass your left foot forward making a half turn of the fist, and pushing at him a thrust to the chest to his left side and then you will subsequently turn your sword into guardia di intrare for your defense; and without delay you will turn a roverso fendente to his head that descends into coda lunga stretta, the right leg following somewhat behind the left; and if he should think to strike you here with any attack, you will withdraw your left foot back turning a mezzo mandritto to his sword hand that does not go past porta di ferro stretta.