### Over Under Pass The Over Under Pass is a classic guard passing technique, often executed from within an **Open Guard** position. It is a powerful option, focusing on shutting down your opponent's guard retention abilities and driving past to a more advantageous position. #### **Step-by-Step Technique** 1. **Establish Base:** - Begin in your opponent's open guard. - Maintain a stable, athletic posture to avoid sweep attempts. 2. **Control the Legs:** - Initiate the pass by controlling one of your opponent’s legs (typically the right leg) with your left arm. - Your left arm hooks underneath their right leg from the outside, holding it tightly around your shoulder. 3. **Grip the Pants/Belt:** - Simultaneously, use your right arm to reach over their left thigh or waist and secure a strong grip on their pants, belt, or lower back. - Ensure your head is close to their inner thigh to reduce space and increase control. 4. **Stack Your Opponent:** - Step forward with your right foot, bringing your hips closer to your opponent. - Drive your shoulder into their trapped leg to stack them, applying pressure and limiting their mobility. 5. **Redirect Their Hips:** - With your shoulder still pinning their leg, gradually turn your opponent’s hips away from you. - Bring your right knee closer, under their far leg, to start moving around. 6. **Leg Pummel and Pressure:** - Use your right hip to secure their far leg down to the mat, cutting an angle. - Maintain constant pressure by leaning onto your opponent’s chest or abdomen. 7. **Complete the Pass:** - Slide your body past their legs, circling your hips to your right as you transition to finish the pass. - Secure **Side Control** by placing chest-to-chest, ensuring tight grips to stabilize your position. #### **Tips for Success:** - During execution, be aware of the distancing and pressure applied; adjust these dynamics to prevent their escape or sweep. - Avoid pulling too hard with your grip hand, instead focus on leverage and body positioning. - Maintain stability at all steps, especially in the pressure phase of driving your opponent’s hips away. The Over Under Pass is a versatile and strong passing option from the open guard, allowing the practitioner to use leverage and pressure effectively to transition into a dominant position.