Back Take: The Truck Position

Securing the back take from the truck position when the opponent is turtled and not giving space:

1. Start by attempting the seatbelt grip, but if the opponent's hands are high and elbows are tight, creating space between their elbows, hips, and legs, switch to the truck position.
2. Place the knee closest to the opponent's head between their elbow and knee. If their elbow is tight, force it open to create space.
3. Position the second foot to the side, stepping as close to the opponent's knee as possible.
4. Grab the opponent's hips and sit in, pulling them back until they are sitting directly on top of you. Avoid letting them sit on the floor as it makes hook insertion difficult.
5. Work on inserting the hook inside by using the leg that is already inside to push on the opponent's calf. If possible, place your foot on their calf and extend to create space for the other hook to come in and secure their shin.
6. Adjust your hips and position the opponent in front of you to take their back. This can be done using various grips:
1. Both hands on the opponent's hips, extend the hook, and push them in front of you.
2. One hand on the hip and one on the shoulder for stronger opponents, extend the hook, fix their position, and take the back.
3. Both hands on the opponent's shoulder or bicep, pull them, adjust their position, and secure the back.
7. Other grip variations include:
1. Wrapping your hands around the opponent's leg from the other side and pulling them up to switch hooks and take the back.
2. Right hand grabs the opponent's shin, left hand goes through and grabs your own wrist, pull them in, and secure the back.
3. Opening the opponent's lapel, securing it with your elbow against their back, and using the lapel grip to control them as you take the back.
8. The grips are based on preference and the opponent's reactions, with the lapel grip being particularly useful against opponents who scramble well.