The other diestro now finds himself at a disadvantage because, no longer presenting a counter-threat, he is open to attack. However, since both swordsmen are seeking the advantage, he will not remain passive, but rather, as soon as he observes his adversary move to a threatening position, will seek to counter his intention. This question is not a simple one to answer. If both adversaries remain still and passive, there will, naturally, be no advantage and no disadvantage. The solution to the problem is generalship.
Generalship is command of timing, distance, space, and movement.
It is one of the most important aspects of La Destreza, and, for that matter, of any martial art. These are classifications of specific, isolated actions of the body or weapon. These movimientos , once learned and mastered, can be performed in innumerable combinations. A retraction of the sword to either side which precedes another action. A combination of movimientos done to either side taking and maintaining control of the adversary's sword with one's own sword.