Analyzing the Posta

We mentioned in the beginning of the sword section that knowing the post was the key to winning without coming to the cross. This section analyzes the various posta for strengths and weaknesses.

Once again, for the sake of discussion we divide the posta pairings into two types. The first are the contrary posta, and the others are the non-contrary wards. While there are more non-contrary ward pairings then contrary pairings, we start with the contrary pairings in a fight. The first thing you need to do is figure out your opponent, and doing so from a contrary ward provides the safest way to do this. If you already know your opponent, then this is much less important.