Double Attack.—As before.
Front.—Resume the position of “Attention.”
Section II.
PREPARATORY INSTRUCTION WITH THE SWORD.
§ 1. Explanation and Use of the Target.
The Target prefixed to these pages explains itself. The shape is oblong, the frame measuring 6 feet by 3, and the figure 5 feet 8 inches by 1 foot. As the latter represents the opponent, the centre should be about 4 feet from the ground, the height of the recruit’s breast. Perpendicular to the foot of the figure in each Target a horizontal line is drawn, forming for the feet, the legs, the body, and the arms, the “directing line” of the scientific schools. At a distance of 10 feet the recruit is placed in the position of “Attention,” with his left heel on the line, so that at the command “First Position” his right foot may cover it.
The parallelogram shows the direction and the numbering of the Cuts, concerning which further details will presently be given. They should be regulated according to the lines described upon the Target; nor should the recruit be practised in any other mode until he has gained the proper direction of the blade.
Nothing need be added to the directions of the ‘Infantry Sword Exercise’ (pp. 12, 13, 14), as regards the movements subject to the following words of command: much, on the other hand, with great advantage, might be taken away, and the result would be the increased efficiency that results from simplicity.
Draw Swords (should be much abridged; after the modern French School, pp. 165, 166: Règlement Provisoire, &c.);
Slope Swords;