Set Ups: From Spider Guard

Setting up the folding pass from spider guard involves several key steps to control and pass the opponent's guard effectively:

1. Start by establishing a strong position with your elbows tight to your body to prevent the opponent from manipulating your weight.
2. Grab the fabric on the outsides of the opponent's pants and roll your knuckles forward to create tension.
3. Circle away from the leg that is in spider guard, stepping your knee in behind their hamstring and knee to bend their leg.
4. Keep your back leg ready to drive against any push from the opponent, maintaining balance and control.
5. When the timing feels right, circle your hand to the inside and pinch your elbow tight to shove the opponent's opposite leg inside your chest and under your legs.
6. Connect your shoulder to the opponent's thigh and begin to pass their leg between your legs as you drop into position, using your shoulder as a pivot point.
7. Release the pants grip and secure the opponent's belt or jacket, using it to lift, shelf, and stack their leg as you would with a knee hug.
8. Re-hug the knee, find the opponent's elbow, and complete the pass, staying tight to prevent them from scooping into half guard.
9. If the opponent does manage to scoop into half guard, you still have options for tight half guard passing due to the inside trap you've created.
10. Continue to step over the opponent's legs, maintaining control of the belt and elbow, and follow through with the pass, adjusting to their movements.

This approach to the folding pass from spider guard emphasizes tight control, proper timing, and the use of leverage to overcome the opponent's defenses and secure the pass.