Pole-arm stance

The most common stance for the use of pole-arms is that of a left lead. For the rifle with bayonet, it is the natural way to hold the firearm. There are three reasons for this. First, it prevents the wielder's sword worn at the side from interfering in the fight. Second, it delivers the most power in the thrust using it similar to a pool cue as the dominant hand delivers the power and the off-hand guides the weapon. Third, it delivers powerful blows with the butt of the weapon. The disadvantage of this stance is that for cutting pole-arms, the edge blow is weaker. Here are a few examples.

Achille Marozzo

Giacomo Di Grassi

Paulus Hector Mair