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PHASE 04 · PINNINGallTEENS+
Side Control Stabilization
Top must maintain side control while bottom attempts standard escapes.
Start position
Player A on top in side control; Player B underneath with a comfortable frame
Time limit
1 min
Skill level
all
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
- Crossface and underhook constantly.
- 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 This introductory variation is draft guidance requiring instructor review.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
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Run sheet
Print- Setup
- Player A on top in side control; Player B underneath with a comfortable frame
- Duration
- 1 min · reset on win condition
- Player A, does
- Maintain side control without submissions
- Player B, does
- Recover guard or safely reach knees
- Reset trigger
- A holds side control for 60 seconds or B recovers guard/reaches knees; 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 side control without submissions
Player B, task
Recover guard or safely reach knees
Win condition · reset trigger
A holds side control for 60 seconds or B recovers guard/reaches knees; release and reset
Learning goal
Hold side control against escape attempts
Constraints
Constraints
Task
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Environment
- Clear mat space and qualified supervision
Individual
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Other
- No submissions, neck cranks or uncontrolled falls
- Start at low resistance; stop on tap, pain or coach call
What it teaches
side controlpin retention
Coaching notes
Crossface and underhook constantly.