Tripod Pivot Guard Pass
Use this when you are stuck inside the guard and cannot create space. It uses a tripod base to pivot your body around the opponent's legs, opening their structure to allow a step-over pass.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Pivot one hand to the floor while tripod-ing up with your weight on your shoulder.0:07
- 2Circle your body around and feed your hand palm-up with a thumbless grip.0:11
- 3Stretch out to open the opponent's leg, then step over.0:15
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