b. Move Into the Attack and Recovery.
(1) After the opponent’s slash is blocked he is overextended and off balance.
(2) Counter with a slash or horizontal butt stroke.
(3) Recover to the guard position in the same manner as outlined in section 3.
405. BLOCK AGAINST VERTICAL BUTT STROKE
a. Execution
(1) From the guard position, extend the arms out and down.
(2) The rifle is now nearly horizontal to the deck, and the arms fully extended.
(3) Engage the opponent’s stock near the balance of the rifle. (See fig. [22].)
b. Move into the Attack and Recovery