Top Side Saddle | Back Take

From the top side saddle position, the opponent on the bottom often turns to hide their foot, making it difficult to secure their heel. Here's how to take their back:

1. When the opponent turns and posts on their elbow, pass their elbow by and bring your head over their far shoulder. This makes it easier to get your hands in place.
2. Reach inside and grab their wrist, aiming to grab as close to their pinky as possible.
3. Move your head past theirs and bring your other hand around to connect with your chin.
4. Lean forward, making your right leg light. Slide it out and replace it with your knee.
5. Move your hand up higher towards their pinky and keep your head tight next to theirs. This prevents them from placing their head on the mat.
6. Bring your top side leg across, heel into their hip, and back heel to bring them in the other direction. Your hand should already be around their neck.
7. Lock your body triangle, remove your hand, go hand over hand, and apply a rear naked choke to finish.

Key points to remember are to keep your head position tight to theirs to prevent escape, and to create a connection between your heel and knee when back heeling to make it difficult for them to get their hips out.