Play #698
Created: 1/24/2026
(p.245/#3) (Sword and Targa) (Porta di Ferro Larga vs. Any) Finding your enemy in what guard he wants, you will place yourself against him in porta di ferro larga with the right foot forward, but in narrow stance; and here lifting a rising falso that does not pass guardia di faccia you will subsequently pass your right foot forward and throw a mandritto to his chest and to his sword arm that descends back into porta di ferro larga; and then pulling the right foot back near the left you will lift a rising falso that goes to end in guardia alta, and subsequently you will pass your right foot forward while feinting an imbrocatta to his face, and nonetheless you will make a half turn of the hand giving him a mezzo mandritto to his sword hand that turns down into porta di ferro larga, immediately pulling the right foot near the left; you will also then lift a falso to end in guardia alta, you will feint an imbrocatta to his face and so work that you stay quick and aware to pass immediately with your left foot forward making a half turn of the hand pushing a thrust to his chest; but if he should go to defend against this in some manner, you will again step a little forward with your left foot making a half turn of the hand and lifting the sword well high you will push another thrust to his face and in this your right foot will have to follow the left; and next for your security you will withdraw your left foot back, turning a rising mezzo mandritto to his sword hand accompanied by your targa.