Double Stack | Heavy Legs | Over Under Pass

Dealing with heavy legs during a double stack pass involves recognizing that when one side is made heavy by the opponent, the opposite side becomes lighter, allowing for side switching. This principle is crucial for both mobility and pressure passing. When facing a closed door, or a leverage advantage by the opponent, it's important not to persist in the same direction but to look for open windows, which in this case is the over-under pass.

1. When the opponent makes one leg heavy, switch sides and drag their leg down while stepping back to trap their foot, aiming to lower their knee away from their shoulder.
2. Switch your head to the other side and break the opponent's grip, trapping their leg behind your armpit to prevent retraction.
3. Lift your hips off the floor to elevate the opponent and ensure proper head and shoulder positioning, with your eyes looking towards the opponent's head to project energy forward.
4. Use the hand on the pants to control the opponent's leg, walking towards the side of the knee you're trying to beat, pinching your knees to trap the opponent's leg.
5. Walk back, driving your head up, and work to disconnect the opponent's foot, circling over it to beat the knee and achieve a chest-to-chest position to complete the pass.
6. Be aware that the over-under pass can leave you too low and make it difficult to advance to a clean chest-to-chest position, which can be a disadvantage in No-Gi or non-point-based scenarios.
7. Work to dig with your shoulders and chest to advance to the opponent's shoulders if they do not give up their back during the pass.

The over-under pass is efficient in Gi competition, putting the opponent under pressure and limiting their offensive options. However, advancing to a dominant position post-pass can be challenging, so be prepared to work for it.