Learning Fiore De Liberi

This pairing, out of all of them, is the most likely to happen by accident. Mostly by having one person attempt to cover a cut. At that point one person is in Frontale, while the other is in Longa. Granted both players have to make a mistake in judging range for this to happen, so among experienced players, not as likely. Another way would be for someone to be stepping back when the other was thinking they were coming forward.

Like every other point forward ward pairing range is a critical issue. If Longa is to close, Longa will end up with his weak, against Frontale's strong. However, Longa can use this to entice Frontale to the attack. If Longa doesn't commit to the thrust, then it is easy for Longa to deceive Frontale.

As with every pairing we've seen with Longa, Longa must use it's range to draw an attack so it can counter it. Just as with any other ward paired with Longa, Frontale must see through the deceptions and encourage Longa to more commitment his attempts to draw a response.