X-Guard Pass Counter

Counter the X-Guard pass by transitioning to Single Leg X and executing a sweep:

1. Maintain tight control with your feet in the X-Guard. If the opponent breaks the top hook and steps over, do not panic.
2. Immediately follow the opponent's movement as they step out. Your bottom hook should make contact with their leg again.
3. Circle towards the opponent, shooting your legs up to transition into the Single Leg X position.
4. Instead of keeping the underhook, wrap your arm over the opponent's leg to secure the position.
5. Prepare for the basic Single Leg X sweep by reaching for the opponent's pant leg with a palm-up grip.
6. Push against their far leg with your foot, hip out, and bring them down to the mat.
7. Gain control of both pant legs and bring your feet underneath you to come up on top, completing the sweep.
8. If the opponent steps over your guard, follow with your foot and rotate back into them, squaring up to reestablish Single Leg X.
9. Lock the legs first, then adjust your arm to the proper Single Leg X overhook position.
10. For the sweep, control the pant leg if possible. If it's too far, use your foot to strike the opponent's back leg, causing them to fall.
11. Switch your grip to hold the pant leg, bring your feet under you, and proceed to pass the guard after completing the sweep.