Passing Half Flashcards
First, most available control point is?
The hips
To enter space when passing what must we do?
Open the space
Is it preferable to flatten an opponent or keep them angled
Flatten, a flat opponent has linear threats and limited mobility
What does twisting the opponent’s spine while on top accomplish
They can’t move entirely in one direction
Your foot must _ to fit through the hole when locked in half guard
Rotate to their leg angle
What must we do with our limbs to balance base while also pressuring and allowing for attacks
Tight knees and elbows with mobile arms and legs
What 3 ways can we block the knee shield
Arm in hip, hip on hip and chest on hip
To prevent being moved forward or to allow for applying backwards force and vice versa, what can we use
Long posts
When should you go back to a reset or hangout position?
When you feel as though you’re losing the position/leverage/momentum
Is it easier to move limbs at the shoulder/hips or the elbow/knees
Elbow and knees
How can we defeat arm frames
By moving them up, down, laterally or backing up until they lost contact and re-attacking the limbs. Never try and go through the frame.
How can we extend the half guard lock and pressure it open
Move back and sprawl legs out
