Sprawl
Sources and other names
Also called: bare minimum sprawls, sprawl, sprawl defense, sprawling, sprawling hips
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Feet To Floor: Volume 1 Fundamental Standing Skills by John Danaher
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Transitions to
8- North South ChokeWhen: transitioning to north-south from sprawl position
- Smash PassWhen: after defending the switch, step over leg
- Single Leg Takedown DefenseWhen: sprawl with one hip then rotate to defend single leg grab
- Front HeadlockWhen: sprawl creates front headlock opportunity
- Float PassingWhen: sprawl gives top position for passing
- Armpit GripWhen: backing out to drag behind
Leads into
2This counters
7- Double Leg Takedownno-giWhen: collapse hip and maintain top pressure
- Single Leg TakedownWhen: defensive response to leg attack
- Half GuardWhen: heavy sprawling against hips to stop leg attacks
- Leg EntanglementWhen: sprawl to get rid of grips
- Waiter SweepWhen: sprawl denies sweep by preventing elevation
- Half GuardWhen: prevent bottom player from getting half guard