Knee cut pass
A guard pass that slices one knee across the thigh while controlling the upper body.
How to read it
What this entry helps you see
The knee cut pass drives a knee across the near thigh while your upper body control keeps the guard player from recovering or taking the back. Weight distribution and a far-side connection decide the outcome more than speed.
Key steps
- From inside the guard, control the near leg and secure a cross-face or underhook on the far side.
- Angle your hips and slice your near knee across the top of the partner thigh.
- Keep your weight forward so the partner cannot recover the knee line.
- Free your trailing foot and slide the knee to the mat.
- Settle into side control, controlling the head and near hip.
Study cues
- Control the far side to limit hip movement
- Slice the knee across the thigh while staying heavy
- Clear the outside leg before settling into the pin
Common errors
- Cutting the knee while light on the top player
- Leaving the far arm free so the back is exposed
- Rushing the slice before clearing the near leg