Single Leg X Sweep — Direct Back Sweep
Used when you can reach the opponent's far leg. Lift hips high to pin the leg, square your body to the center, and push back to take the opponent's base directly behind them.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish Single Leg X: one leg trapped, arm around the other leg, outside foot on the hip.0:17
- 2Reach for and grab the opponent's far leg (the one not trapped in your guard).1:06
- 3Square your body up to the middle, positioning yourself halfway between the opponent's legs.1:30
- 4Lift hips high and push back towards the direction the opponent's feet are facing.1:40
- 5Tuck your foot as you fall over the top.2:02
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