What comes next from back control, shoulders on the mat
The defender is escaping back control: their shoulders are on the mat on the safe side, and one hook is loose. The attacker is still a little ahead. The defender wants to come up on top, and the attacker wants the back again or mount.
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Learn the position itself: Back Control in the library ›
If you are the has the back
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Re-insert the hook and pull them back up
Hook their leg again and pull them back up with the seatbelt. You have full back control again.
Leads to back control › - Switch to mount
If they lie flat, swing your top leg over their body. You get mount for 4 points.
Leads to mount › - Hang on to the seatbelt
Keep your chest against their back. You can put the hooks back in later.
You stay in this position.
Risky Can work, but often goes wrong.
- Armbar as they escape
The arm they push with is open, so spin for the armbar before they are out. If it fails, you end up in their closed guard.
Ends the match if it works: a submission.
If you are the escaping
Best The choice that works most often here.
- Clear the hook, slide to the mat, come up on top
Push their hook off, move your hips over their leg and turn into them. You come up on top in side control.
Leads to side control ›
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Come up into their half guard
Turn in while they still have one hook. You end on top in their half guard.
Leads to half guard, smashed › - Keep your back on the mat, hand fight
Keep your back on the mat and fight their hands. You are halfway out, so do not risk a choke.
You stay in this position.
Mistake Avoid this: it usually makes things worse.
- Turn away to your belly
Turning to your belly now gives them your back again. Keep your back on the mat.
Usually goes wrong. Choose a better option above.
Train it on the Path
The Back survival unit turns this into short lessons: you see a position and pick the best move.
The Path goes in order: start free from lesson one and you reach Back survival on the way. With Rolla Plus you can jump straight here.