6 approaches to passing the knee shield (Lachlan Giles)

Overview

Lachlan Giles demonstrates six distinct methods for passing the knee shield, ranging from proactive blocking to reactive counters. He emphasizes controlling the opponent's hip and leg to prevent recovery, using specific footwork like walking back and circling to bypass the shield. Key concepts include keeping the head low to prevent pummeling, pinning the knee to the mat, and using hip rotation to clear the line of defense for a successful pass.

What's covered

1. 0:00Preventing the Knee Shield Setup
2. 1:53Walking Back and Arcing Past
3. 2:45Hip Rotation and Leg Clearance
4. 3:23Rotational Pass with Knee Pin
5. 4:32Windshield Wiper and Jump Pass
6. 5:56Pinching Knees and Driving Across

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Knee Shield Pass — Hip Rotation

   2:45 – 3:23·Standing·Pass
2. 02
   Knee Shield Pass — Pinch and Drive

   5:56 – 8:16·Standing·Pass
3. 03
   Knee Shield Pass — Proactive Block

   0:44 – 1:53·Standing·Pass
4. 04
   Knee Shield Pass — Rotational Pin

   3:23 – 4:32·Standing·Pass
5. 05
   Knee Shield Pass — Walk Back and Arc

   1:53 – 2:45·Standing·Pass
6. 06
   Knee Shield Pass — Windshield Wiper

   4:32 – 5:56·Standing·Pass

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