Seated Pass — Shin to Groin Entry
Deploy when you need to force the hips out of alignment from a seated position. Drive your shin to the groin to dish the hips, then step through to secure an underhook and clear the pass.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Post your palm to the diaphragm and monitor the head position.2:01
- 2Place your same-side knee between the butt cheeks and open the leg back.2:20
- 3Sit back and use both hands on your hips to push the opponent's hips down.2:28
- 4Split the legs open and drive your shin to the groin to dish the hips out.2:35
- 5Drive the leg over, post, and step out while securing an underhook.3:26
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