Crucifix Americana Counter
Addresses the difficult mounted crucifix position by conceding an underhook to create space, then dragging the opponent's weight to pummel back into an underhook and recover hips.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Concede an underhook to the opponent.1:09
- 2Perform a low ankle shift and drag the opponent's weight across.1:12
- 3Pummel the underhook back in and wrestle up to the hips.1:15
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