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Player attempts to defend

Thu, 09/03/2009 - 22:50 — Jim.Barrows

The Scholar doesn't beat the Players down far enough, or step on it fast enough, it's possible for the Player to attempt to defend themselves. This means that he will probably end up in either Posta Frontale or Posta Breve. If the Scholar isn't cutting for the head, then there is no need for the Player to move into Posta de Frontale.

Once the Player is in Frontale, the Scholar is close enough to grapple with his sword. The Scholar simply winds his pommel up and over the Players arm, placing the Players arm between the Scholars hilt and

Solution 2 - The Player attempts a defense
Tempo Performer Starting Ward Cut/Action Footwork Ending Ward
2 Scholar Posta di Dente Zenghiaro Sottani Advance, stepping on blade Posta Longa
2.5 Player Posta Porta di Ferro 3 Posta Frontale
3 Scholar Posta Longa The scholar wraps his hilt over the Players wrist, then grabs his (the Scholars) own sword near the tip, and strikes or saws at the throat Advance ( if necessary)