Very often called also tercio de quites. At this stage the matador measures the strength of the bull, the way it gores and tries to detect the characteristics of each animal. Capote is the name of the cape used by the bullfighter to provoke the bull and dribble its attacks. It is normally held with both hands and used to carry on artistic manoeuvres, as well as conducting the bull to different places of the bullring.
El capote (the cape)
Is woven with heavy synthetic materials. Normally the side shown to the bull is fuchsia and the other yellow. In ancient times, capotes were manufactured in a wide variety of colors. It is common to dip capotes into starchy water to make them stiff.
Principales quites de capote (Most usual passes performed using the capote)
Chicuelinas: The matador holds the cape with both hands in front of his breast and provokes the bull. When the animal gores, the bullfighter wraps himself in the cape and turns around
Verónica: The most common pass in bullfighting. When the bull attacks the bullfighter, he moves the cape to the right or to the left using both hands and steps forward with one of his legs to be prepared for the next pass.
Gaoneras: The matador holds the capote with both hands at his back and faces the bull in an asymmetric position, showing more of the cape in the left or the right side. When the animal attacks, he raises the cape so that the animal will pass very close to his body without touching the cape with his horns.
Revolera: Performed only with one hand, in this pass the matador twists the capote around himself while the bull is goring
Tafallera: The bullfighter shows his back to the bull and provokes it. When the animal gores, he raises the cape with both hands and lets the bull run below.
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