The above 2 Spear stances are from the Chinese Long Spear manual, which depict the Spearman performing deflections single-handedly. These are used when you have a "dead Spear". Say you've just performed a single-handed thrust with a Spear, and the enemy hammers it down to the ground. You are now in a vulnerable situation with a "dead Spear" that you can't thrust with. The enemy is sure to launch his own counter-attack right after. The quickest way to save yourself is to defle