(3) Snap the left hand forward to the left and down engaging the opponent’s weapon anywhere between the back of the bayonet and the balance of the bayonet fighter’s piece. The rifle will be nearly horizontal with the operating handle up and the sling pointing toward the opponent. (See fig. [20].)
b. Move into the Attack and Recovery.
(1) After the parry left, a slash can be delivered by stepping forward with the left foot. A horizontal or vertical butt stroke can be delivered by stepping forward with the right foot.
(2) Recover to the guard position as prescribed in section 3.
404. BLOCK AGAINST SLASH
a. Execution.
(1) From the guard position, thrust the rifle out and up. The weapon stays in the same general position as in the guard position, but the arms are now nearly at full extension.
(2) Push the balance of the rifle into the opponent’s rifle. (See fig. [21].)
Figure 20.—Parry Left.