specifics in Spear fighting combat

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Ha,! This last post is more in the topic of the thread,but way different than the previous discussions I think you're reading too much into this scene. It's a typical way to show who of the two is about to be killed,the one hoplite falling off balance backwards. There is no significance in his underhand grip either. After all,it is really difficult to fall and wake up again,alive,with full armour. Even with just a helmet this is really frustrating,more so with cuirass and I have not yet tried it with a shield!
Khaire
Giannis