Arm Bar Vs Throw By Pass

Defending against a guard pass in spider guard involves a counter armbar. When the opponent attempts to throw the leg to the side to pass, the following steps should be taken:

1. Extend one leg and prepare for the opponent's attempt to toss the other leg to break the grip.
2. Simultaneously extend your own leg and pull it off to break the opponent's grip, then immediately grab their tricep.
3. Maintain the foot on the bicep to keep space as the opponent tries to come up and pass.
4. Squeeze your knees together, trapping the opponent's arm in your armpit by squeezing your elbow to your side.
5. Pinch your knees together at the opponent's elbow to secure the straight armbar, forcing them to tap.
6. Grab the sleeves and extend one leg while transitioning to the other side, kicking your leg out to break the opponent's grip.
7. Switch your hips back into position by pinching your knees together. Optionally, post your foot on the opponent's hip if it's close to their shoulder and arm.
8. Ensure your thigh is in line with the opponent's elbow for the armbar to be effective.
9. If needed, push the opponent's arm down and step to bring your hips up higher, but focus on squeezing and trapping their hand with your arm.