Back control
A control family built around chest-to-back connection and management of the shoulder line.
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What this entry helps you see
Back control depends on staying connected as the defending player rotates and clears controls. The attacking player manages the upper-body line and lower-body connection. The defending player protects the neck, puts a shoulder toward the mat, and works through one control at a time.
Study cues
- Keep chest-to-back connection during transitions
- Control the shoulder line before extending
- Defend the neck before addressing lower-body controls
Common errors
- Crossing the feet in vulnerable positions
- Reaching for the neck while losing chest connection
- Defending grips without changing shoulder position