Back take from turtle
Attacking a turtled partner by securing a seatbelt and inserting hooks to take the back.
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This attack converts a turtled partner into back control. You establish a seatbelt grip, break the shell to one side, and insert your hooks one at a time as the partner rotates. Controlling the upper body first keeps the position stable and keeps the exchange safe for both players.
Key steps
- From behind a turtled partner, establish a seatbelt with one arm over the shoulder and one under the armpit.
- Bring your chest tight to the partner back and drive your weight to one side.
- Insert your first hook as the partner base shifts.
- Follow the partner as they roll and keep the seatbelt connected.
- Insert your second hook or set a body triangle to complete back control.
- Settle chest to back and protect the position before attacking further.
Study cues
- Secure the seatbelt before inserting hooks
- Keep chest-to-back connection as the partner moves
- Insert the hooks one at a time rather than forcing both
Common errors
- Reaching for hooks before the upper body is controlled
- Losing the seatbelt as the partner rolls
- Crossing the feet instead of setting hooks or a body triangle