Othismos true nature

[hoplite14gr]

Synaspismos cannot be performed by pikemen because the pike prevents the collegues shield to overlap with yours.
http://www.legion-fourteen.com/moregreek.htm
http://www.hat.com/Curr/Curr8043.html

Only hypasists could perform it because occesionally they were armed like hoplites.

Yes hoplitodromy was about coming first.
But training was done with hopplites jogging together.
The aim was to jog in formation.
Troops can jog in formation (i.e Your Bersaglieri on parade!)

When we tried it first time in full gear we fumbled terribly.
(lots of metals clinging!!). We imporved with time.
Now we fumble because we worry about damaging our painted shields.
)

Kind regards