Hot Tater Half Guard Pass
Used when the bottom player secures an underhook while sitting up. The passer neutralizes the underhook with a deep palm-to-palm grip to flatten the opponent's shoulders, then shakes the base to kick out the top leg for side control.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Shoot a deep underhook palm-up, aiming ear-to-ear.0:17
- 2Connect your underhook hand to the opponent's wrist or bicep with palm-to-palm contact.0:35
- 3Drive your shoulders to the mat to flatten the opponent completely.0:43
- 4Shake your hips side-to-side while kicking out the opponent's top leg.0:57
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