PHASE 04 · PINNINGintermediateTEENS+

Back Control Retention

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Top must keep back control while bottom escapes.

Start position

Player A behind B with chest-to-back connection, a seatbelt below the neck and one hook; both seated

Time limit

1 min

Skill level

intermediate

Run this introductory game

Draft coaching guidance. A qualified instructor must check the setup, constraints and suitability before use.

Roles and rounds: Use the Player A / Player B roles in the exact starting position below. Use 60 seconds per turn, then switch roles.
Stop and reset: Stop immediately on a tap, pain, unsafe pressure or coach call. Release grips and return to the listed start after a win or a stall. No submissions in this introductory variation.
Make it easier: Let the defending player establish a comfortable frame before starting. Lower resistance until both players can keep the position safe.
Make it harder: Remove the free starting frame and increase resistance gradually. Keep the same goal and safety limits.
Observe: Chest to back, follow the roll.
Next session: Repeat with one adjusted rule. Record what you noticed, not an assumed improvement. Return to the problem guide.

Agree the roles, goal and reset before starting. Ask your coach to demonstrate any unfamiliar setup. This introductory variation is draft guidance requiring instructor review.

You should know

New to any of these? Tap to read the glossary entry before running the game.

back control↗seatbelt↗

Run sheet

Setup: Player A behind B with chest-to-back connection, a seatbelt below the neck and one hook; both seated
Duration: 1 min · reset on win condition
Player A, does: Maintain back control without submissions
Player B, does: Clear the hook and turn toward A safely
Reset trigger: A maintains control for 60 seconds or B turns to face A; release and reset
Key constraint: No submissions, neck cranks or uncontrolled falls

Safety · tap = stop. Coach calls reset.

Video

The game

Player A, task

Maintain back control without submissions

Player B, task

Clear the hook and turn toward A safely

Win condition · reset trigger

A maintains control for 60 seconds or B turns to face A; release and reset

Learning goal

Maintain back with seatbelt control

Constraints

Task

Environment

Clear mat space and qualified supervision

Individual

Other

No submissions, neck cranks or uncontrolled falls
Start at low resistance; stop on tap, pain or coach call

What it teaches

back controlseatbelt

Coaching notes

Chest to back, follow the roll.