Adults: Reverse Hook Sweep
Warm-up
Head/Underhook
Player A
Player A is attempting to get the top of their head into their partner’s neck and keep it there.
Player B
Player B is attempting to get an underhook. So, arm under the opponent’s arm and a grip on the back or the shoulder.
Win Condition(s)
Player A is attempting to keep the head connected, which is a continuous process. If Player B gets the underhook, that’s a win, and you switch.
Guard Break
Player A
Player A is attempting to break open the guard. You can do this via a wedge or by standing up.
Player B
Player B is attempting to maintain the guard for as long as possible.
Win Condition(s)
If player A breaks open the guard, switch top and bottom.
Guard Passing Game
Player A
Player A is attempting to pass the guard.
Player B
Player B is attempting sweep or submit.
Win Condition(s)
If player A passes the guard or player B sweeps or submits, then switch top and bottom.
Main Class
Reverse Hook Sweep
If someone gets double overs on your legs, your objective is to sit up and push their head away. Generally, you should be able to get your legs back in the party.
You’re going to do this by getting up to your elbow, and you are going to get like a collar tie on their head, and push their head away.
However, sometimes they try really hard to push you down and get your back flat to the mat. They’re really looking to drive with their shoulder to flatten you.
To counter this, we will switch from pushing to pulling. Our arm that has a collar tie is going to reach and grab either their lat or their belt.
Our top foot is going to go under their far side leg. And then we’re going to switch our hips and elevate.
Posting to Recover
Sometimes, when doing this, people will let go and post out to try to stop the sweep.
We’re really fine with that, because it gives us space to then push the shoulders away and recover our guard.