tercio de banderillas
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The tercio de banderillas is the second act of a traditional bullfight. During this phase, the picadors and matadors leave the arena, and the banderilleros take center stage.1
- Action: Banderilleros plant three pairs of banderillas (decorated, dart-like sticks with barbs) into the bull's shoulders.1
- Objective: The primary goal is to weaken the bull's neck muscles, causing its head to lower, which is crucial for the matador's final kill.1
- Technique: Banderilleros attract the bull's attention from a distance, then run towards it, planting the darts as they pass, and skillfully moving aside to avoid injury.1
- Matador's Role: Some matadors are skilled enough to plant their own banderillas, but most use this time to observe the bull for the final act.1
In rejoneo, a style of bullfighting on horseback, the rejoneador also places banderillas while mounted, a feat that requires exceptional horsemanship and precision.2
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