Closed Guard Entries: Pulling The Leg Out When Weight Sits Back On Heels

Executing a closed guard entry when the opponent sits back on their heels involves manipulating their weight and creating a push-pull dynamic. After scooping the opponent's leg, the goal is to off-balance them to facilitate pulling the leg out, which can be challenging if they are heavy on the leg.

1. Start with a scoop grip on the opponent's leg, keeping your elbow inside.
2. If the opponent is heavy on their leg and not moving forward, aim to shift their weight in the opposite direction.
3. Use a throat post to prevent the opponent from coming forward, then place your foot on their chest to push them back, creating an off-balance.
4. Anticipate the opponent's reaction to push your foot off. If they push it to the side, use that momentum to swing your leg over and force their weight off the trapped leg.
5. Should the opponent attempt to circle to your back, use your free foot to block their path and maintain control.
6. When the opponent's weight comes forward, back-heel to force their hands to the floor, then pull your trapped leg out.
7. If the opponent remains heavy and you can't create a kick, replace the foot on their chest with your other foot on their hip, using it to wedge the leg out.
8. Throughout the movement, maintain a frame inside the opponent's armpit to force them to turn away and place their hands on the floor.
9. Combine pushes and pulls, either by kicking the chest or posting on the hip, to extract your leg from underneath the opponent.
10. After freeing your leg, shoot it across towards the opponent's lat to keep their hands on the floor and prevent them from pressuring forward and locking their hands.

Focus on the push-pull mechanics and weight manipulation to successfully execute the closed guard entry when the opponent is sitting back on their heels.