Heel Hook from Closed Guard Bottom
No-Gi
Learn to execute a basic heel hook from guard as your opponent stands to pass.
Drill Steps
1
Control one of your opponent's heels
- grab the heel as they stand
- opponent is attempting to pass guard
2
Open your guard and step with your free foot
- place your foot close to their controlled leg
- create space for your other leg
3
Circle your other leg underneath and around their leg
- lift your hips for mobility
- with the other leg, hook the opponent's opposite leg
4
Fall onto your back while pulling their leg close
- maintain your leg hook
- pull their leg towards your chest
5
Close a leg triangle above their shin
- trap the leg securely
- prevent them from rotating away
6
Secure the heel hook grip
- bring their toes underneath your armpit
- establish a palm-to-palm grip
7
Extend your back to finish the heel hook
- maintain a tight grip
- apply consistent pressure
Detailed Breakdown
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