Fake Pull Guard to Ankle Pick / Turn Corner
Fake a sit guard to trigger a backward lean, then shoot an ankle pick or turn the corner based on their reaction, finishing with collar control.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Fake sitting into guard to trigger a weight-back reaction.2:56
- 2Shoot for an ankle pick or turn the corner based on their reaction.3:02
- 3Beat their grip, sit back, and let their leg kick forward.3:21
- 4Shoot your head inside, hug the leg, and turn the corner.3:33
- 5Post your hand and pull the collar to finish the takedown.3:39
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