Ankle Pick

Executing an ankle pick sweep from the X-Guard when the opponent resists:

1. Maintain control in the X-Guard with feet tight, hand above the opponent's knee, and head and shoulder pinched for solid control.
2. Attempt to extend the opponent out to initiate the sweep. Anticipate their reaction to step back to regain balance.
3. As the opponent steps back, quickly grab their ankle and push to complete the sweep.
4. Understand that opponents will feel uncomfortable with a wide base and will attempt to bring their feet closer together to maintain a strong base.
5. When you stretch the opponent out and they step back, grab the ankle before their foot touches the mat.
6. Pull the ankle towards you and kick your feet out to bring the opponent's back to the mat.
7. Immediately bring your feet underneath you and transition to the top position.
8. From the top, you have multiple passing options. You can bring your knee to the mat for a back step pass, execute a leg drag, or transition into double unders.
9. It's crucial to keep the momentum going as you come up on top and immediately look to pass the guard without allowing the opponent to settle.