Opposite Side Knee Cut

When your partner attempts to reclaim inside position and hook your leg, it's crucial to identify and address this. If you continue to move forward, your partner can pull their legs through and end up in a saddle position, which is disadvantageous.

1. As soon as your partner pushes on your knee to get your knee inside, you need to hit a similar pavlova to what you've done before, but with the intention of changing your passing position, not to enter on their legs.
2. Place one hand on the hip or the armpit, similar to the previous move. Lift your other hand and hit the same pavlova to reclaim one in, one out. It's important to move your head forward when doing this.
3. Step in, make a hook and let your knee go through their hip. This will lead you to a position called the pavlova pass position.
4. To convert this into a knee cut on the opposite side, remove the hand that was originally on the hip or armpit. Move this hand to the armpit, place the other hand on the mat, and knee cut to the other side.
5. From this position, you can get all the same options. If you get tight enough, you can pass. If your partner starts to reestablish their knee shield, you can start to clear it the same way you did before.

Remember, if your partner manages to establish an inside hook, don't continue to pressure forward as this will allow them to start attacking your legs. Instead, hit a similar pavlova, place one hand on the mat and the other in the ribs, move your head forward so your left leg is light, and start to pavlova inside. Your foot should stay inside and your knee should come to the hip, ending up in a pavlova pass position. From there, you can convert this into a knee cut on the opposite side and continue your guard passing.