One-handed Spear - Training tips

I've assembled some tips on training / fighting with one-handed spears:

• Eights are Sevens - no thrust to the face.

• Main thing - keep the point down --> harder for shorter people since they want to get over the shield.

• NO thrusting past the head going for a shoulder shot

• Use both overarm and underarm grips. Learn to switch from the "overshoulder-thrusting-down" stance to the "undershoulder-thrusting-up" stance in one smooth move.

• The 2 different grips should be done confidently, as should the transition between them.

• 1H spear fighters can be good at one-to-one, but its benefit comes from shield wall work, so focus on using its range in the wall.

• Some very good 1H spear fighters - they swivel their wrist and come in under the RH opponent weapon, around the shield.

• Know the length! It's 1.8 metres maximum.

• ALWAYS keep your grip in the middle third

• Know where the butt end is...espescially if there is a 2nd rank....

• Do not stab legs.

• It is a solid fighting weapon, that has its own style. It's not a sword or a wand

• In a line, use your peripheral vision to strike the warrior on your right. 2H axe men will HATE you ....