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Backstep takes my half

Phase · Guard Retention

Common situation

Leg trapped.

Likely cause

Without knee shield, there's nothing slowing the next step of the pass.

Coaching cue

Watch what happens right before the problem shows up. That is where the fix lives.

Watch for during rolling

During rolling, look for what is missing early in the exchange. When it is absent, the problem usually follows.

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