Russian Tie to Leg Drag Pass
A passing sequence triggered when an opponent recovers from a Russian tie snap and faces out. It solves the problem of extended arms by switching to a cross-ankle grip to drag the leg and secure side control.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Break the opponent's lapel grip by turning your elbow up and ripping the material out of their hand.0:07
- 2Establish the Russian tie with shoulders behind the opponent's shoulder and snap them down.0:20
- 3Recognize the danger of extended arms when the opponent faces out and scoots back.0:48
- 4Secure a cross-ankle grip and push/lift the leg to initiate the leg drag.1:04
- 5Press the leg down, step over the body, and slide into side control.1:17
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