Over Under Position | Half Stack Pass

Introducing the Half Stack pass from the Over-Under position, which addresses common defensive issues encountered in the Over-Under. The opponent's defense often involves grabbing the passer's tricep from inside their leg, compromising the passer's head position and potentially leading to a crucifix or back take.

To counter this, instead of holding the opponent's hip, securing the jacket or lapel is recommended. This grip locks the arm in a safe position, restricts the opponent's shoulder movement, and disrupts their posture. The lapel grip is particularly strong due to the slack in the jacket, making it difficult for the opponent to break.

During the pass, maintain a loose grip on the lapel to allow for movement. Progress the pass by "eating up" the opponent's knee and walking up their body with the near side elbow until the forehead touches the floor. This loose grip is crucial to avoid restricting movement.

With the head framing the opponent's head, start to walk away from the lapel grip and cross the knee over. Pivot the hip and foot out to complete the pass. This technique addresses the issue of the opponent moving their hip out and the vulnerability to their arms and defenses when passing low on the hip.

By tripodding and advancing with the shoulders to make the near side underhook, the passer can free their knee even if the opponent tries to close their legs. This allows for a knee cut to the outside to pass. If the opponent manages to straighten their leg and break the grip, the passer can switch sides and cross their knee through to pass.

The Half Stack option also provides additional passing opportunities when dealing with the Reverse De La Riva guard.