(3) Using the left hand as a pivot for the rifle, drive the right hand forward and upward in an uppercut type motion. Aim the butt of the rifle at the groin. If the opponent bends to avoid being hit in the groin, his midsection and chin will protrude. In this event, carry the stroke upward until contact is made with his midsection or chin along the centerline of his body. (4) Execute the step and uppercut motion at the same time to add force to the blow. (See figs. 9 and 10.) b. Recovery to the Guard Position. (1) Pull the right hand back and down until the right elbow is again slightly forward of the right hip in a relaxed, natural position. (2) Step forward with the left foot and assume the guard position. [Illustration: Figure 8.—Vertical Butt Stroke-Step Forward.] [Illustration: Figure 9.—Vertical Butt Stroke to the Groin.] [Illustration: Figure 10.—Vertical Butt Stroke to the Chin.] 304. THE SMASH a. Execution.—The smash, frequently used as a followup to the vertical or horizontal butt stroke, is executed as follows: (1) Assume the guard position. (2) Draw the left arm back to the neck area. The rifle is held with sling up. The rifle is now over the left shoulder, parallel to the deck. (See fig. 11.) (3) Step toward the opponent about 15 inches with the right foot, slamming the rifle butt into the opponent’s face by extending the arms about 6 inches toward the target, the rifle remains parallel to the deck. (See fig. 12.) (4) Follow with the left foot after the blow has been struck. If further extension of the arms is necessary, the bayonet fighter should shuffle forward and again execute the smash. b. Recovery to the Guard Position.—Step forward with the left foot about 15 inches, assuming the guard position. [Illustration: Figure 11.—Smash-Step Forward.] [Illustration: Figure 12.—Smash-Delivery.] 305. THE HORIZONTAL BUTT STROKE a. Execution.—The horizontal butt stroke is executed as follows: (1) Assume the guard position. (2) Step forward approximately 20 inches forward with the right foot, using the left foot as a pivot point. (See fig. 13.) (3) Simultaneously, bring the rifle butt across in a horizontal arc, using the left hand as a pivot point. The right arm is almost completely extended. This is a fast hooking action. (4) During delivery the rifle is held flat on its side so the toe of the rifle and the sling are pointed toward the target. If the rifle is not held flat, it is possible that the stock will be broken by the force of an aggressive butt stroke. (See figs. 14 and 15.) (5) Aim the toe of the butt plate at the opponent’s head, neck, or side. (6) The step, pivot, and blow should all occur simultaneously in order to add force to the blow. b. Recovery to the Guard Position. (1) Step forward with the left foot. (2) Bend the right arm, lowering the right hand to assume the guard position. [Illustration: Figure 13.—Horizontal Butt Stroke.]