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Elbow Push

Thu, 09/03/2009 - 22:48 — Jim.Barrows

This play shows what happens when the Player shows the Scholar too much right elbow. While the play is done from breaking the thrust, it can be done any time the Players front hand elbow (usually the right) is too close to the Scholars back hand (usually the left).

Breaking the Thrust, stepping off the line to the left
Tempo Performer Starting Ward Cut/Action Footwork Ending Ward
1 Player Posta Breve Center Thrust Passare Posta Longa
1.5 Scholar Posta Di Donna Fendente Left Advance Traverse Posta Breve
2 Scholar Posta Breve The Scholar takes his left hand, and grabs the Players right arm above the elbow, pinching and pushing. Advance, if necessary Posta Breve
3 Scholar Posta Breve Fendente or thrust Advance or retreat to adjust measure Posta Longa