Defenses for Coda Lunga Alta against the riverso:


Gather back with your left foot so that the Riverso passes your leg; then make a great step forward with your right foot and make a Riverso to the opponent‘s right leg; then make a Falso upward from below your rotella.

Make a great pass back with your right foot and make a Riverso Spinto to the opponent‘s right temple.

Pass with your right foot to your opponent‘s left and deliver a Falso from below to his sword-hand; then circle with your left foot behind your right and deliver a Riverso to the opponent‘s right leg.

Pass back with your right foot and make a Riverso Spinto to the opponent‘s right side, ending in Coda Lunga Alta with your sword and rotella together.